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

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There are 9 ways to get from Jackson to Rockford by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane JAN - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    8h 16m
    $150–494

  2. Drive 762 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Rockfordcar car 762 mi
    12h 59m
    $140–201

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus
    17h 6m
    $149–276

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    18h 44m
    $281–559

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JAN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    7h 20m
    $151–516

  6. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane JAN - MSN
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    8h 43m
    $228–806

  7. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane JAN - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus
    9h 14m
    $172–553

  8. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane JAN - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    9h 25m
    $221–795

  9. Fly to Chicago Rockford International Airport

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane plane JAN - RFD
    8h 36m
    $158–525

Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 776.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Jackson to Rockford via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) in around 17h 6m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) once daily.

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