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How to get fromMichigan City to Rockfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Michigan City to Rockford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    4h 23m
    $51–79

  2. Drive 140.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan City to Rockfordcar car 140.4 mi
    2h 40m
    $26–37

  3. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBN - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    4h 51m
    $75–378

  4. Train, bus via Gary

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Garytrain train Ssl
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    5h 30m
    $50–84

South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Michigan City to Rockford. However, you can take the train to Van Buren St., walk to Michigan & Van Buren, take the line 126 bus to Clinton & Jackson, walk to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, take the bus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, then take the taxi to Rockford. Alternatively, you can drive from Michigan City to Rockford in around 2h 40m.

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