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How to get fromCalifornia to Rockfordby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Rockford by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    7h 34m
    $139–403

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    7h 40m
    $110–435

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    46h 7m
    $1,265–1,948

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    2d 2h
    $437–659

  5. Drive  1,955.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Rockfordcar car 1,955.5 mi
    30h 56m
    $357–516

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    7h 52m
    $140–443

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    9h 1m
    $221–871

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    8h 42m
    $142–515

  9. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    8h 44m
    $162–623

  10. Fly San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    9h 46m
    $204–754

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,861.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between California, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Rockford via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 2d 2h.

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