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How to get fromCentralia to Rockfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Centralia to Rockford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Champaign

    best
    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 52m
    $91–168

  2. Drive 272.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Centralia to Rockfordcar car 272.9 mi
    5h 29m
    $50–72

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    7h 46m
    $118–231

  4. Train to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 14m
    $165–397

  5. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 43m
    $124–444

Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Centralia to Rockford. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the bus to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center), then take the taxi to Rockford. Alternatively, you can take a train from Centralia Amtrak to Rockford via Chicago Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 7h 46m.

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