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How to get fromLafayette to Rockfordby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Lafayette to Rockford by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus Purdue
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    3h 59m
    $92–126

  2. Drive 205.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lafayette to Rockfordcar car 205.2 mi
    3h 41m
    $38–55

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    6h 33m
    $76–144

  4. Fly from Purdue University Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    4h 53m
    $67–331

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus Greyhound US0154S / ...
    5h 30m
    $61–98

  6. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 2m
    $472–1,243

Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 208.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Rockford via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 3h 59m.

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