There are 5 ways to get from Decatur to Rock Island by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train, taxi
best- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
- Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus
- Take the taxi from Galesburg to Rock Islandtaxi
6h 47m$193–259Drive 171.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Decatur to Rock Islandcar 171.6 mi
3h 19m$29–41Fly from Decatur Airport
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DEC - MLI
5h 42m$67–339Bus
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
8h 55m$59–93Bus to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane SPI - MLI
8h 7m$72–359
Decatur to Rock Island by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Rock Island is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Decatur to Rock Island is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Decatur to Rock Island. However, there are services departing from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center and arriving at Davenport via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Decatur and Rock Island is 233 miles. The road distance is 172.6 miles.
The best way to get from Decatur to Rock Island without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 6h 47m and costs $190 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Decatur to Rock Island, including transfers.
Decatur to Rock Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Decatur to Rock Island is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $65 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 8h 55m.
Decatur to Rock Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Rock Island is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Decatur to Rock Island.
What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Davenport via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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