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How to get fromElgin to Rockford Airport (RFD)by bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Rockford Airport (RFD) by bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Line 550 bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus bus 550
    2. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Harvardtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Harvard to Rockford Airport (RFD)taxi taxi
    3h 11m
    $126–159

  2. Drive  50.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Rockford Airport (RFD)car car 50.4 mi
    53 min
    $9–13

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Elgin to Rockford (RFD)rideshare rideshare 50.4 mi
    53 min

  4. Line 801 bus, line 12 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A to Geneva Metra Stationbus bus 801
    2. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456bus bus 12
    3. Take the taxi from W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 to Rockford Airport (RFD)taxi taxi
    4h
    $126–166

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Map of how to get from Elgin to Rockford Airport (RFD).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 75 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Rockford Airport (RFD), USA?

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Rockford Airport (RFD). However, you can take the line 550 bus to Crystal Lake Metra Station, walk to Crystal Lake, take the train to Harvard, then take the taxi to Rockford Airport (RFD). Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Elgin to Rockford (RFD) on demand, and the journey takes 53 min.

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