There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Rockford Airport (RFD) by taxi, plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Muskegon, fly, bus
best- Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
3h 49m$280–402Drive 262.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Rockford Airport (RFD)car 262.2 mi
4h 29m$48–70Train, taxi
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain
- Take the taxi from Harvard to Rockford Airport (RFD)taxi
8h$165–262Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
- Take the taxi from W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 to Rockford Airport (RFD)taxi
10h 10m$159–223Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Grand Rapids to Rockford (RFD)262.2 mi
4h 29mDrive to Capital Region International Airport, fly, bus
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
4h 39m$114–491Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
6h 2m$92–369Train, taxi via Elburn
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
- Take the taxi from W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 to Rockford Airport (RFD)taxi
8h 50m$175–269Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminalbus Van Galder
10h 29m$143–210
Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Rockford Airport (RFD) is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Rockford Airport (RFD) is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $280 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Rockford Airport (RFD). However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Beloit Transfer Center via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, N Pontiac and Downtown Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Rockford Airport (RFD) is 236 miles. The road distance is 263.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Rockford Airport (RFD) without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Grand Rapids to Rockford Airport (RFD), including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Rockford Airport (RFD) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Rockford Airport (RFD) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Rockford Airport (RFD) is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 2:01 PM in Grand Rapids and 1:01 PM in Rockford Airport (RFD).
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Rockford Airport (RFD) is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Grand Rapids to Rockford Airport (RFD).
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Rockford Airport (RFD), USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Rockford Airport (RFD) via Chicago Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal, N Pontiac, Downtown Transfer Center, and Beloit Transfer Center in around 10h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–25
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–25
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–25
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Grand Rapids to Rockford (RFD)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Grand Rapids and Rockford Airport (RFD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



