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How to get fromSpringfield to Rock Islandby plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Rock Island by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SGF - MLI
    5h 48m
    $83–391

  2. Drive  400.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Rock Islandcar car 400.5 mi
    7h 31m
    $74–106

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 49m
    $337–475

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus bus
    12h 15m
    $107–165

Springfield to Rock Island by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield to Davenport via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 12h 15m.

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