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How to get fromProvidence to Rock Islandby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Providence to Rock Island by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport

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    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PVD - MLI
    9h 4m
    $94–469

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    28h 40m
    $267–658

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    30h 30m
    $194–304

  4. Drive  1,109.2 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Rock Islandcar car 1,109.2 mi
    18h 54m
    $203–293

  5. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BOS - MLI
    9h 1m
    $114–1,057

Providence to Rock Island by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,002.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Davenport via New York Midtown and Chicago Bus Station in around 30h 30m.

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