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How to get fromKentucky to Rockfordby plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Kentucky to Rockford by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    4h 14m
    $108–417

  2. Drive 378.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Rockfordcar car 378.2 mi
    6h 33m
    $69–100

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    8h 44m
    $88–122

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    11h 4m
    $111–229

  5. Fly Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane OWB - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    4h 2m
    $128–333

  6. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    5h 27m
    $84–433

  7. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    5h 23m
    $188–912

  8. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 24m
    $95–446

  9. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 23m
    $194–434

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Rockford via Chicago Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 8h 44m.

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