What is the cheapest way to get from Joliet to Rockford?

The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Rockford is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joliet to Rockford?

The fastest way to get from Joliet to Rockford is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Joliet and Rockford?

No, there is no direct bus from Joliet to Rockford. However, there are services departing from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr and arriving at 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal via La Grange/Burlington Ave. and Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Joliet to Rockford?

The distance between Joliet and Rockford is 125 miles. The road distance is 87 miles.

How do I travel from Joliet to Rockford without a car?

The best way to get from Joliet to Rockford without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $50 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Joliet to Rockford?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Joliet to Rockford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Rockford bus from?

Joliet to Rockford bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr station.

Where does the Joliet to Rockford bus arrive?

Joliet to Rockford bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Downers Grove Metra station.

Can I drive from Joliet to Rockford?

Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Rockford is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Joliet to Rockford.

Where can I stay near Rockford?

There are 65+ hotels available in Rockford.

Joliet to Rockford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus Van Galder
3h 48m
$50–89
Drive 86.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Joliet to Rockfordcar 86.5 mi
2h 3m
$16–23
Train, subway, bus
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the subway from LaSalle to Rosemontsubway
3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
4h
$45–70
Bus, line 330 bus
1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Downers Grove Metrabus 834
2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8bus 330
3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
4h 57m
$44–68

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Distance: 124.7 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Rockford via Downers Grove Metra, Downers Grove, LaGrange Road, La Grange/Burlington Ave., Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 4h 57m.

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