There are 5 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 from Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport
best- Fly from Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RKS - ORD
6h$109–427Bus, 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 16m$410–828Bus (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 6m$220–428Drive 1,212.6 mi
- Drive from Rock Springs to Chicagocar 1,212.6 mi
18h 55m$222–320Drive to Yampa Valley Airport, fly
- 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
7h 1m$109–412
Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rock Springs to Chicago is to drive and fly which costs $100 - $420 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Rock Springs to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h and costs $100 - $430.
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 6m.
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 16m and costs $410 - $850.
It takes approximately 6h 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 and costs $100 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $430 and takes 28h 6m.
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 1:43 PM in Rock Springs and 2:43 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) 3 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 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver, Fort Dodge
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
Flights from Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver, Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Yampa Valley Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Yampa Valley Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yampa Valley Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Yampa Valley Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rock Springs Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Rock Springs Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Rock Springs to Chicago is 1220 miles. It takes approximately 18h 55m to drive from Rock Springs to Chicago.
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