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How to get fromColumbia to Rockfordby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Rockford by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAE - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 9m
    $168–862

  2. Drive 847.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Rockfordcar car 847.9 mi
    15h 41m
    $155–224

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    28h 29m
    $202–392

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    32h 32m
    $444–902

Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar96Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 748.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Rockford via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 28h 29m.

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