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How to get fromJoliet to Rockfordby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Joliet to Rockford by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 330 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8bus bus 330
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    3h 57m
    $43–65

  2. Drive  86.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Rockfordcar car 86.5 mi
    2h 3m
    $16–23

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Harvard to Rockfordtaxi taxi
    4h 59m
    $108–136

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    4h 5m
    $44–72

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  • Distance: 119.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Rockford. However, you can take the train to Summit Amtrak, walk to Archer/72nd Ct., take the line 330 bus to O'Hare MMF Bay 8, take the bus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, then take the taxi to Rockford. Alternatively, you can take the train to LaSalle Street, walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Harvard, then take the taxi to Rockford.

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