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

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

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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 Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    10h 27m
    $394–616

  2. Drive 247.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rock Island to Columbiacar car 247.4 mi
    5h 26m
    $46–66

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    11h 15m
    $73–143

  4. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MLI - COU
    6h 24m
    $107–407

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    14h 25m
    $133–281

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

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    8h 20m
    $124–421

  7. Taxi, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Rock Island to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane PIA - COU
    7h 57m
    $270–604

Rock Island to Columbia by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 510.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Davenport to Columbia via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours.

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