There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Rock Island by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Quad City International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane SEA - MLI
8h 39m$105–475Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0550
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Davenportbus Greyhound US0123S
46h 15m$347–549Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
2d 3h$570–1,324Drive 1,895.2 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Rock Islandcar 1,895.2 mi
30h 13m$346–500Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SEA - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus
12h 12m$186–336Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SEA - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus
11h 51m$133–503
Seattle to Rock Island by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Rock Island is to fly and bus which costs $180 - $340 and takes 12h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Rock Island is to fly which takes 8h 39m and costs $100 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Rock Island. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Davenport via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 15m.
The distance between Seattle and Rock Island is 1643 miles. The road distance is 1906.3 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Rock Island without a car is to bus which takes 46h 15m and costs $340 - $550.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Seattle to Rock Island, including transfers.
Seattle to Rock Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Rock Island is to fly which takes 8h 39m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 46h 15m.
Seattle to Rock Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Rock Island is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 12:09 AM in Seattle and 2:09 AM in Rock Island.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Davenport via Denver Union Station in around 46h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–340
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Rock Island is 1906 miles. It takes approximately 30h 13m to drive from Seattle to Rock Island.
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