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How to get fromLake Zurich to Rockfordby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Zurich to Rockford by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lake Zurich to Barringtontaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Barrington to Des Plainestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus bus 250
    4. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to Rockfordtaxi taxi
    2h 48m
    $61–86

  2. Drive 55.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Zurich to Rockfordcar car 55.1 mi
    1h 21m
    $11–15

  3. Taxi, line 604 bus, line 600 bus, line 330 bus, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Zurich to Rand/1586 N Randtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Rand/1586 N Rand to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 604
    3. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 600 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 8bus bus 330
    5. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to Rockfordtaxi taxi
    3h 7m
    $60–85

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 95.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Lake Zurich, IL, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Zurich to Rockford. However, you can take the taxi to Barrington, take the train to Des Plaines, walk to Des Plaines Metra Station, take the bus to O'Hare MMF Bay 9, take the bus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, then take the taxi to Rockford. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Zurich to Rockford in around 1h 21m.

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