There are 6 ways to get from Alma to Rockford by taxi, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly, bus
best- Take the taxi from Alma to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
4h 30m$219–578Drive 335.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alma to Rockfordcar 335.6 mi
6h$62–89Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alma College Bookstore to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
9h 25m$114–230Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Alma College Bookstore to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
9h 25m$124–200Taxi to Mbs International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Alma to Mbs International Airport (MBS)taxi
- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBS - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
4h 46m$121–408Bus
- Take the bus from Alma College Bookstore to Jackson Transportationbus
- Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus
11h 21m$83–147
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alma to Rockford is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Alma to Rockford is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $210 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Alma to Rockford. However, there are services departing from Alma College Bookstore and arriving at 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal via East Lansing Amtrak Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Alma and Rockford is 303 miles. The road distance is 337.6 miles.
The best way to get from Alma to Rockford without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 25m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Alma to Rockford, including transfers.
Alma to Rockford bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Alma College Bookstore station.
Alma to Rockford bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing, MI station.
Rockford is 1h behind Alma. It is currently 12:53 AM in Alma and 11:53 PM in Rockford.
Yes, the driving distance between Alma to Rockford is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Alma to Rockford.
What companies run services between Alma, MI, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Alma College Bookstore to Rockford via East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 9h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–25
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $14–35
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $14–35
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–25
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alma College Bookstore to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alma College Bookstore to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alma College Bookstore to Jackson Transportation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $45–170
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