What is the cheapest way to get from Rock Island to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Rock Island to Detroit is to bus which costs $55 - $150 and takes 11h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rock Island to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Rock Island to Detroit is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $50 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Rock Island and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Rock Island to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Davenport and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

How far is it from Rock Island to Detroit?

The distance between Rock Island and Detroit is 495 miles. The road distance is 433.2 miles.

How do I travel from Rock Island to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Rock Island to Detroit without a car is to taxi and train which takes 10h 17m and costs $210 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Rock Island to Detroit?

It takes approximately 10h 17m to get from Rock Island to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rock Island to Detroit bus from?

Rock Island to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Davenport station.

Bus or fly from Rock Island to Detroit?

The best way to get from Rock Island to Detroit is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $340 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Rock Island to Detroit bus arrive?

Rock Island to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Rock Island and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Rock Island. It is currently 2:05 PM in Rock Island and 3:05 PM in Detroit.

Can I drive from Rock Island to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Rock Island to Detroit is 433 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Rock Island to Detroit.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rock Island to Detroit?

Book your Rock Island to Detroit bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 500+ hotels available in Detroit.

Rock Island to Detroit - 9 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Rock Island to Detroit by taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Rock Island to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
10h 17m
$212–373
Fly Quad City International Airport to Detroit
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Detroit (DTW)plane MLI - DTW
6h 54m
$54–334
Bus
1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
11h 35m
$60–144
Drive 430.7 mi
1. Drive from Rock Island to Detroitcar 430.7 mi
7h 13m
$79–114
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
11h 29m
$90–204
Bus via Auburn Gresham
1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
13h 49m
$75–132
Fly Quad City International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane MLI - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
8h 32m
$54–325
Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
9h
$89–471
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
9h 16m
$144–451

Rock Island to Detroit by bus

26Weekly Buses

11h 35mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rock Island to Detroit.

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Distance: 492 mi
Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Rock Island, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Davenport to Detroit Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours.

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