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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Rockfordby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Rockford by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    2h 21m
    $39–61

  2. Drive 83.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Rockfordcar car 83.6 mi
    1h 31m
    $16–22

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the taxi from Harvard to Rockfordtaxi taxi
    2h 37m
    $102–129

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  • Distance: 87.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

Rockland Coaches operates a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $14–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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