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

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

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  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RIC - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 21m
    $102–480

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union 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
    23h 16m
    $154–295

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    25h 20m
    $298–665

  4. Drive 838.4 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Rockfordcar car 838.4 mi
    15h 3m
    $153–221

  5. Fly Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RIC - MDW
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemontsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    7h 23m
    $121–498

  6. Bus to Charlottesville, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHO - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 56m
    $128–467

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    8h 13m
    $232–1,032

  8. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ORF - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    8h 50m
    $147–522

  9. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    9h 19m
    $176–740

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 724.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Richmond to Rockford via Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 23h 16m.

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