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How to get fromGalesburg to Rockfordby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Galesburg to Rockford by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    5h 33m
    $86–157

  2. Drive 140.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Rockfordcar car 140.8 mi
    2h 41m
    $26–38

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus Greyhound US0145S
    5h 36m
    $57–95

  4. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    4h 26m
    $188–473

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Galesburg to Rockford via Bloomington-Normal and Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) in around 5h 36m.

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