There are 6 ways to get from Rock Springs to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RKS - ORD
6h 8m$104–407Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rock Springs Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
26h 21m$625–1,013Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rock Springs Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
28h 11m$255–383Drive 1,212.6 mi
- Drive from Rock Springs to Chicagocar 1,212.6 mi
18h 55m$222–320Drive to Yampa Valley Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Rock Springs to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)car
- Fly from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane HDN - ORD
6h 55m$104–402Fly Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane RKS - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
8h 56m$214–821
Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rock Springs to Chicago is to drive and fly which costs $100 - $410 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Rock Springs to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $100 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Rock Springs station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Rock Springs Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 11m.
The distance between Rock Springs and Chicago is 1122 miles. The road distance is 1219.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rock Springs to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 21m and costs $600 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Rock Springs to Chicago, including transfers.
Rock Springs to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rock Springs Bus Station.
The best way to get from Rock Springs to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $100 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $390 and takes 28h 11m.
Rock Springs to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Chicago is 1h ahead of Rock Springs. It is currently 5:36 PM in Rock Springs and 6:36 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Rock Springs, WY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rock Springs to Chicago Bus Station via Rock Springs Bus Station and Denver Union Station in around 28h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver, Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver, Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver, Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Yampa Valley Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Yampa Valley Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yampa Valley Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Yampa Valley Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Yampa Valley Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rock Springs Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rock Springs Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–270
- Website
- Greyhound
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