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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Rock Island by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    3. Take the bus from Burlington to Davenportbus
    6h 55m

  2. Drive 163.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Rock Islandcar163.1 mi
    2h 56m
    $30–43

  3. Train, bus via Naperville

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
    3. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Davenportbus
    7h 52m
    $64–158

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeSPI - MLI
    4h 55m
    $61–329

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DavenportbusGreyhound US0123 / ...
    8h 3m
    $56–187

  6. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DavenportbusGreyhound US0123 / ...
    9h
    $66–183

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Springfield to Davenport via Galesburg and Burlington in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) twice daily.

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