There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Rock Springs by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS)plane ORD - RKS
7h 31m$130–507Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane ORD - HDN
- Drive from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Rock Springscar
8h 7m$122–495Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Rock Springs Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0560S
26h 32m$411–800Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Rock Springs Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0560S
29h 11m$229–422Drive 1,212.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Rock Springscar 1,212.4 mi
18h 53m$222–320Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS)plane MKE - RKS
8h 49m$207–801
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rock Springs is to bus which costs $220 - $430 and takes 29h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rock Springs is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Rock Springs station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Rock Springs Bus Station via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 11m.
The distance between Chicago and Rock Springs is 1122 miles. The road distance is 1219.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rock Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 32m and costs $410 - $800.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Chicago to Rock Springs, including transfers.
Chicago to Rock Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rock Springs is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $430 and takes 29h 11m.
Chicago to Rock Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Rock Springs is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 3:28 PM in Chicago and 2:28 PM in Rock Springs.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rock Springs, WY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rock Springs via Denver Union Station and Rock Springs Bus Station in around 29h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport via Fort Dodge, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport via Kansas City, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport via Omaha, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport via Cedar Rapids, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport via Des Moines, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Rock Springs Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Rock Springs Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rock Springs is 1219 miles. It takes approximately 18h 53m to drive from Chicago to Rock Springs.
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