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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Rockford by plane, bus, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MEL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    24h 40m
    $1,157–1,630

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MEL - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    25h 32m
    $611–1,988

  3. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MEL - MSN
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    28h 6m
    $909–2,980

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MEL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus
    30h 7m
    $614–2,087

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MEL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    27h 56m
    $942–2,969

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MEL - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus
    29h 26m
    $968–3,004

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MEL - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus
    32h 24m

  8. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane MEL - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus
    35h 21m
    $660–2,167

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration20h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$489Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,752.4 mi
  • Duration: 24h 40m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Rockford, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Rockford. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare International Terminal 2, take the shuttle to Multi-Modal Facility, walk to Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, take the bus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, then take the taxi to Rockford. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN), walk to Airport at Terminal Door 6, take the bus to University at East Campus, walk to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, take the bus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, then take the taxi to Rockford.

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