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How to get fromNew York to Rockfordby plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from New York to Rockford by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane EWR - GRR
    4h 6m
    $175–732

  2. Drive 730.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Rockfordcar car 730.3 mi
    12h 58m
    $134–193

  3. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    19h 53m
    $190–297

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Rockford, MIbus bus
    22h 9m
    $290–600

  5. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LGA - GRR
    4h 32m
    $191–866

  6. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane JFK - GRR
    5h 59m
    $169–723

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PHL - GRR
    5h 32m
    $209–1,504

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus 1483
    24h 28m
    $151–292

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 637.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Rockford, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York Midtown to Rockford via Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Greyhound Grand Rapids, Rapid Central Station, and Meijer - Plainfield Township in around 19h 53m.

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