Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Memphis

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Rock Island to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

  1. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MLI - MEM
    7h 59m
    $123–653

  2. Drive 505.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rock Island to Memphiscar car 505.6 mi
    9h 49m
    $93–134

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus bus Chicago / ...
    15h 45m
    $149–294

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    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 St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 49m
    $335–567

  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 Memphis (MEM)plane plane ORD - MEM
    9h 55m
    $132–660

  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 Memphis (MEM)plane plane MDW - MEM
    9h 35m
    $165–813

  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 Memphis (MEM)plane plane PIA - MEM
    9h 52m
    $287–851

  8. Bus via Airways Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    16h 17m
    $115–225

Rock Island to Memphis by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rock Island to Memphis.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 469.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Memphis (MEM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Davenport to Memphis via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, and Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis in around 15h 45m.

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

More Questions & Answers