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How to get fromLouisville to Rockfordby plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Louisville to Rockford by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, car, or subway

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

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    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 12m
    $84–403

  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 47m
    $85–154

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station 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
    10h 42m
    $121–239

  5. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemontsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 10m
    $93–411

  6. Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    7h 16m
    $199–955

  7. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2512
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus FlixBus 2514
    8h 56m

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, 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 47m.

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