There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Chicago to Rockford Airport (RFD) by bus, rideshare, car, or subway
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Bus
best- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus Van Galder
2h 34m$60–86Drive 86.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downtown Chicago to Rockford Airport (RFD)car 86.1 mi
1h 29m$16–23Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Downtown Chicago to Rockford-RFD86.1 mi
1h 29mSubway, bus
- Take the subway from Clinton-Blue to Rosemontsubway Blue Line
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus Van Galder
2h 56m$60–88
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downtown Chicago to Rockford Airport (RFD) is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Downtown Chicago to Rockford Airport (RFD) is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Chicago to Rockford Airport (RFD). However, there are services departing from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and arriving at 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Downtown Chicago and Rockford Airport (RFD) is 94 miles. The road distance is 86.6 miles.
The best way to get from Downtown Chicago to Rockford Airport (RFD) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 34m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Downtown Chicago to Rockford Airport (RFD), including transfers.
Downtown Chicago to Rockford Airport (RFD) bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Downtown Chicago to Rockford Airport (RFD) bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Chicago to Rockford Airport (RFD) is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Downtown Chicago to Rockford Airport (RFD).
There are 60+ hotels available in Rockford Airport (RFD).
What companies run services between Downtown Chicago, IL, USA and Rockford Airport (RFD), USA?
Rockland Coaches operates a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $14–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Clinton-Blue to Rosemont
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $14–35
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Downtown Chicago to Rockford-RFD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Downtown Chicago and Rockford Airport (RFD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.