There are 6 ways to get from Punta Gorda to Rockford by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Punta Gorda Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport
best- Fly from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane PGD - RFD
3h 7m$127–529Bus
- Take the bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
32h 20m$246–411Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus
- Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
47h 36m$507–1,217Drive 1,286.5 mi
- Drive from Punta Gorda to Rockfordcar 1,286.5 mi
22h 56m$235–340Taxi to Ft. Myers, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Punta Gorda to Ft-Myers-Airport-RSWtaxi
- Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RSW - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
6h 8m$234–672Taxi to Ft. Myers, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Punta Gorda to Ft-Myers-Airport-RSWtaxi
- Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RSW - MDW
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
7h 4m$252–752
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Punta Gorda to Rockford is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 22h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Punta Gorda to Rockford is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Punta Gorda to Rockford. However, there are services departing from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal via Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 20m.
The distance between Punta Gorda and Rockford is 1145 miles. The road distance is 1294 miles.
The best way to get from Punta Gorda to Rockford without a car is to bus which takes 32h 20m and costs $240 - $420.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Punta Gorda to Rockford, including transfers.
Punta Gorda to Rockford bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Punta Gorda to Rockford is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $420 and takes 32h 20m.
Punta Gorda to Rockford bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Rockford is 1h behind Punta Gorda. It is currently 8:22 AM in Punta Gorda and 7:22 AM in Rockford.
What companies run services between Punta Gorda, FL, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?
Allegiant Air flies from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Punta Gorda to Rockford via Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop, Tampa, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 32h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ft. Myers to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Ft. Myers to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Ft. Myers to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Ft. Myers to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Gulf Coast Car Service
- Phone
- +1 941-391-8800
- Website
- gulfcoastcarservice.com
Gulf Coast Car Service
- Phone
- +1 941-391-8800
- Website
- gulfcoastcarservice.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Punta Gorda to Rockford is 1294 miles. It takes approximately 22h 56m to drive from Punta Gorda to Rockford.
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