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How to get fromRock Island to Grand Rapidsby taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Rock Island to Grand Rapids by taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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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 Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 1m
    $329–466

  2. Fly Quad City International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MLI - GRR
    7h 33m
    $51–326

  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 Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    9h 43m
    $128–199

  4. Drive  326 mi

    1. Drive from Rock Island to Grand Rapidscar car 326 mi
    5h 31m
    $58–84

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 43m

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

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    3. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    8h 11m
    $238–327

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    9h 32m
    $72–301

  8. Fly Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 33m
    $132–390

  9. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    9h 26m
    $89–448

  10. Fly Quad City International Airport to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane MLI - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    6h 17m
    $127–422

Rock Island to Grand Rapids by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Rock Island, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Davenport to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 43m.

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