Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Kansas City

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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 Southwest Chief
    5h 46m
    $299–416

  2. Drive  356.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rock Island to Kansas Citycar car 356.2 mi
    6h 2m
    $63–91

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    7h 55m
    $67–102

  4. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MLI - MCI
    7h 46m
    $102–602

  5. 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 Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    9h 50m
    $108–497

  6. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    9h 42m
    $145–804

Rock Island to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Rock Island to Kansas City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 322.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Davenport to Kansas City Bus Station via Des Moines in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There