There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Rockford by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
4h 20m$91–161Drive 190.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Rockfordcar 190.4 mi
3h 12m$35–51Bus via Kalamazoo
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Rockford, MIbus 1484
4h 49m$70–107Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
2h 51m$122–660Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 2m$88–118Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
3h 17m$108–510Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Rockfordtaxi
3h 24m$192–275
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rockford is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rockford is to subway and fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Rockford. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Rockford, MI via Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Rockford station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Chicago and Rockford is 192 miles. The road distance is 191.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rockford without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Chicago to Rockford, including transfers.
Chicago to Rockford bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Rockford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rockford is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $90 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Kalamazoo, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 4h 49m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $550 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rockford, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Rockford via Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Rockford, MI in around 4h 49m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Rockford, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Rockford bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Rockford is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:20 PM in Chicago and 12:20 AM in Rockford.
Chicago to Rockford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rockford is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Chicago to Rockford.
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