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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Rockford by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    4h 31m
    $119–500

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    14h 52m
    $231–452

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland 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
    16h 46m
    $137–256

  4. Drive 682.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Rockfordcar car 682.6 mi
    11h 45m
    $125–180

  5. Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    5h 31m
    $138–528

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

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 21m
    $197–497

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    7h 28m
    $151–515

Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Rockford via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 16h 46m.

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