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

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There are 5 ways to get from Elkhart to Rockford by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak 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
    5h 3m
    $71–130

  2. Drive 188.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elkhart to Rockfordcar car 188.2 mi
    3h 40m
    $35–50

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    3h 38m
    $125–438

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    5h 3m
    $74–115

  5. Bus via South Bend

    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Chicagobus bus Bsb 21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus Greyhound US0145S / ...
    6h 40m
    $52–84

South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Rockford via Chicago Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 5h 3m.

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