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How to get fromRockford Airport (RFD) to Chicago Union Stationby taxi, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Chicago Union Station by taxi, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Harvardtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Harvard to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2h 41m
    $131–156

  2. Drive  85.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Chicago Union Stationcar car 85.6 mi
    1h 28m
    $15–22

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Rockford (RFD) to Chicago Union Stationrideshare rideshare 85.6 mi
    1h 28m

  4. Taxi, train via Elburn

    1. Take the taxi from Rockford Airport (RFD) to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456taxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    3h 32m
    $127–158

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Map of how to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Chicago Union Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 101.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Rockford Airport (RFD), USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Chicago Union Station. However, you can take the taxi to Harvard, take the train to Chicago OTC, then walk to Chicago Union Station. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Rockford (RFD) to Chicago Union Station on demand, and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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