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How to get fromDowntown Chicago to Rockfordby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Chicago to Rockford by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus Greyhound US0154S / ...
    2h 1m
    $37–54

  2. Drive 83.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downtown Chicago to Rockfordcar car 83.9 mi
    1h 31m
    $16–23

  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 45m
    $102–129

  4. Bus via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    2h 28m
    $39–61

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  • Distance: 87.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) twice daily. Tickets cost $12–24 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.

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