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How to get fromNorthwestern University to Rockford Airport (RFD)by train, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Northwestern University to Rockford Airport (RFD) by train, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train, taxi via Des Plaines

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Harvardtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the taxi from Harvard to Rockford Airport (RFD)taxi taxi
    3h 59m
    $118–161

  2. Drive 80.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northwestern University to Rockford Airport (RFD)car car 80.5 mi
    1h 31m
    $15–22

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Clybourn to Harvardtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the taxi from Harvard to Rockford Airport (RFD)taxi taxi
    4h 11m
    $118–159

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus bus 250
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Pontiac to Downtown Transfer Centerbus bus 1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Downtown Transfer Center to Beloit Transfer Centerbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Beloit Transfer Center to Rockford Airport (RFD)taxi taxi
    6h 48m
    $95–137

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Northwestern University to Rockford-RFDrideshare rideshare 80.5 mi
    1h 31m

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  • Distance: 94.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Rockford Airport (RFD), USA?

There is no direct connection from Northwestern University to Rockford Airport (RFD). However, you can walk to Davis CTA Station, take the bus to Des Plaines Metra Station, walk to Des Plaines, take the train to Harvard, then take the taxi to Rockford Airport (RFD). Alternatively, you can walk to Evanston, take the train to Clybourn, take the train to Harvard, then take the taxi to Rockford Airport (RFD).

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