There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to Rockford by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane CVG - GRR
5h 10m$166–806Drive 314.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cincinnati to Rockfordcar 314.5 mi
6h 49m$58–83Bus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Rockford, MIbus
11h 18m$81–144Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
15h$175–340Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
12h 11m$126–226
Covington (CVG) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Rockford is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Rockford is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Rockford. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Rockford, MI via Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Rockford is 304 miles. The road distance is 316.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Rockford without a car is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Cincinnati to Rockford, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Rockford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Rockford is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 11h 18m.
Cincinnati to Rockford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Rockford is 316 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Cincinnati to Rockford.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Rockford, MI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Rockford via Gary Bus Station, Kalamazoo Metro Transit, and Rockford, MI in around 11h 18m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- 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
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
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