There are 7 ways to get from Rock Island to Flint by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (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
best- Take the bus from Davenport to ChicagoDes Moines / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak StationBlue Water
9h 27m$63–193Bus
- Take the bus from Rock Island to ChicagoWaterloo
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to FlintFlixBus 2552
11h 46m$86–181Drive 416.2 mi
- Drive from Rock Island to Flint416.2 mi
6h 55m$76–110Fly to Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)MLI - FNT
6h 1m$82–362Bus, train via Augustana College
- Take the bus from Rock Island to ChicagoWaterloo
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak StationBlue Water
10h 23m$71–191Bus via Kalamazoo
- Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Flint, MI
14h$96–198Fly to Mbs International Airport, bus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)MLI - MBS
- Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Flint, MI
8h 39m$101–397
Rock Island to Flint by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rock Island to Flint is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Rock Island to Flint is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $80 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Rock Island to Flint. However, there are services departing from Fort Armstrong and arriving at Flint via Rock Island and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
The distance between Rock Island and Flint is 438 miles. The road distance is 418.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rock Island to Flint without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 27m and costs $60 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Rock Island to Flint, including transfers.
Rock Island to Flint bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Rock Island station.
The best way to get from Rock Island to Flint is to bus which takes 11h 46m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $370 and takes 6h 1m.
Rock Island to Flint bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Flint is 1h ahead of Rock Island. It is currently 4:59 AM in Rock Island and 5:59 AM in Flint.
What companies run services between Rock Island, IL, USA and Flint, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Fort Armstrong to Flint via Augustana College, Rock Island, and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 46m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) every 4 hours.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Davenport to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–65
- Flexible Fares
- $55–85
Bus from Rock Island to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Davenport to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Flint, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Bay City, MI to Flint, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–25
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rock Island to Flint is 419 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Rock Island to Flint.
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