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How to get fromRock Island to Bostonby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Rock Island to Boston by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Quad City International Airport to Boston Logan Airport

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    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MLI - BOS
    6h 59m
    $87–422

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    27h 41m
    $358–752

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus
    28h
    $188–337

  4. Drive 1,131.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rock Island to Bostoncar car 1,131.4 mi
    19h 24m
    $207–299

  5. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDW - BOS
    8h 44m
    $133–560

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ORD - BOS
    8h 59m
    $105–447

  7. Fly Quad City International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane MLI - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    9h 20m
    $110–517

Rock Island to Boston by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$358Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,014.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Rock Island, IL, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Davenport to Boston via Chicago Bus Station and Newark Penn Station in around 28h.

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