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How to get fromEast Chicago to Rockfordby bus, car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from East Chicago to Rockford by bus, car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    3h 47m
    $62–93

  2. Drive 104.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Chicago to Rockfordcar car 104.8 mi
    2h 2m
    $20–28

  3. Train, subway, bus

    1. Take the train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.train train Ssl
    2. Take the subway from Jackson-Blue to Rosemontsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    3h 47m
    $70–100

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    3h 55m
    $72–105

  5. Bus via Gary Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    4h 35m
    $70–107

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  • Distance: 112.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between East Chicago, IN, USA and Rockford, IL, 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.

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