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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rock Island to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Quad City International Airport

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    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Rochester (RST)plane plane MLI - RST
    7h 16m
    $58–372

  2. Drive 234.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Rock Island to Rochestercar car 234.7 mi
    5h 1m
    $43–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    14h 35m
    $102–181

  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. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    14h 53m
    $357–596

  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 Rochester (RST)plane plane ORD - RST
    9h 14m
    $70–386

Rock Island to Rochester by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Davenport to Rochester via Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 14h 35m.

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