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How to get fromBoston to Rock Islandby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Rock Island by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BOS - MLI
    6h 42m
    $87–422

  2. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PVD - MLI
    9h 30m
    $73–348

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    28h 1m
    $133–632

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    31h
    $161–260

  5. Drive 1,131.1 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Rock Islandcar car 1,131.1 mi
    19h 18m
    $207–299

Boston to Rock Island by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Davenport via Newark Penn Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 31h.

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