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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rock Island to Champaign by taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Rock Island to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    7h 28m
    $219–356

  2. Drive  182.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rock Island to Champaigncar car 182.1 mi
    3h 12m
    $34–48

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    8h 10m
    $55–128

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MLI - CMI
    6h 5m
    $65–335

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
    8h 20m
    $43–78

  6. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    8h 36m
    $47–84

Rock Island to Champaign by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Davenport to Illinois Terminal via Chicago Bus Station and Downtown Chicago in around 8h 20m.

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