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How to get fromRock Island to South Bendby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Rock Island to South Bend by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicagobus bus Btw 1208 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    5h 38m

  2. Drive 239.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rock Island to South Bendcar car 239.5 mi
    4h 17m
    $44–64

  3. Bus, train via Naperville

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Napervillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 27m

  4. Fly Quad City International Airport to South Bend

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MLI - SBN
    5h 39m
    $82–460

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicagobus bus Btw 1208 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    5h 45m

  6. Bus, train via Davenport

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    6h 3m
    $53–104

  7. Bus via South Bend Station

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 3m
    $56–94

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicagobus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    6h 10m

  9. 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 South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 50m
    $61–282

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 252 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Rock Island, IL, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Davenport to South Bend, IN via Chicago in around 5h 45m.

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