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How to get fromRochester to Rock Islandby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Rock Island by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane RST - MLI
    6h 25m
    $58–369

  2. Drive 234.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Rock Islandcar car 234.6 mi
    5h 1m
    $43–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    14h 40m
    $107–189

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi taxi
    14h 47m
    $349–589

Rochester to Rock Island by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Davenport via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 40m.

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