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How to get fromNorth Chicago to Rockfordby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from North Chicago to Rockford by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from North Chicago to Main St.train train
    2. Take the bus from Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus bus 250
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    4h 8m
    $45–69

  2. Drive  70.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from North Chicago to Rockfordcar car 70.8 mi
    1h 46m
    $13–19

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from North Chicago to Clybourntrain train
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Harvardtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Harvard to Rockfordtaxi taxi
    4h 30m
    $104–131

  4. Line 213 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop Abus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus bus 250
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    4h 27m
    $44–67

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  • Distance: 113.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between North Chicago, IL, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

You can take a train from North Chicago to Rockford via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop A, Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 4h 27m.

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