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

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

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  1. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MLI - MSP
    6h 27m
    $74–444

  2. Drive  318.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rock Island to Minneapoliscar car 318.2 mi
    6h 29m
    $59–84

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    10h 56m
    $67–107

  4. Taxi, train

    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. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    13h 18m
    $286–513

  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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    8h 29m
    $275–754

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    13h 45m
    $130–287

Rock Island to Minneapolis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Davenport to Minneapolis Bus Station via Des Moines in around 10h 56m.

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