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How to get fromSt. Louis to Rock Islandby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Rock Island by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi via Bloomington

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Rock Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 17m
    $204–299

  2. Drive 224.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Rock Islandcar car 224.6 mi
    5h 16m
    $41–60

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane STL - MLI
    6h 54m
    $74–424

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to 2 St W & 20 Ave W Sheltertaxi taxi
    6h 55m
    $202–284

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar107Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 288.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly.

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