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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Rockfordby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Rockford by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or subway

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

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    5h 19m
    $261–564

  2. Drive 329.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Rockfordcar car 329.3 mi
    5h 27m
    $61–87

  3. Bus via Union Depot Station & Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    9h 13m
    $104–156

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    12h 17m
    $162–332

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

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MSP - MSN
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 17m
    $118–614

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - 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 38m
    $100–432

  7. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - 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
    7h 13m
    $676–1,154

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    10h 16m
    $99–160

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar140Weekly Planes
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Rockford via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 9h 13m.

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