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How to get fromPhoenix to Rockfordby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Phoenix to Rockford by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane plane AZA - RFD
    4h 55m
    $168–688

  2. Fly Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHX - MDW
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    7h 51m
    $160–300

  3. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    38h 52m
    $470–1,098

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis 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
    40h 21m
    $322–512

  5. Drive  1,661.8 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Rockfordcar car 1,661.8 mi
    29h 21m
    $304–439

  6. Fly Phoenix to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 42m
    $227–480

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

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane PHX - MSN
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    7h 51m
    $189–760

  8. Fly Phoenix to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHX - 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
    8h 50m
    $322–699

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    2d 13h
    $604–1,487

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) flights

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Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,404.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

Allegiant Air flies from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Rockford via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 40h 21m.

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