There are 7 ways to get from Texas to Rock Island by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, line 10 bus
best- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DFW - MLI
- Take the bus from Centre Station to Districtbus
5h 58m$75–385Bus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus
27h 28m$178–377Bus, train
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus
30h 45m$319–693Drive 997.1 mi
- Drive from Houston to Rock Islandcar 997.1 mi
19h 29m$182–263Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane AUS - MLI
7h 28m$98–494Fly from San Antonio International Airport
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane SAT - MLI
7h 22m$113–603Train, taxi
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi
34h 45m$528–1,035
Texas to Rock Island by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Texas to Rock Island is to fly and line 10 bus which costs $75 - $390 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Texas to Rock Island is to fly and line 10 bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $75 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Texas to Rock Island. However, there are services departing from Louisiana St @ Preston St and arriving at Davenport via Houston Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 28m.
The distance between Texas and Rock Island is 728 miles. The road distance is 1003 miles.
The best way to get from Texas to Rock Island without a car is to bus which takes 27h 28m and costs $170 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Texas to Rock Island, including transfers.
Texas to Rock Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Houston Bus Station.
The best way to get from Texas to Rock Island is to bus which takes 27h 28m and costs $170 - $380. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $500 and takes 7h 28m.
Texas to Rock Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Texas to Rock Island is 1003 miles. It takes approximately 19h 29m to drive from Texas to Rock Island.
What companies run services between Texas, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Davenport via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 27h 28m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 309-788-3360
- Website
- Rock Island County Metro
Bus from Centre Station to District
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Rock Island County Metro
- Adult Cash Fare
- $1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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