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How to get fromRockford Airport (RFD) to Evanstonby taxi, train, bus, rideshare, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Evanston by taxi, train, bus, rideshare, car, or subway

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Harvardtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Harvard to Des Plainestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Dodge Stationbus bus 250
    2h 36m
    $132–158

  2. Drive  80.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Evanstoncar car 80.3 mi
    1h 29m
    $15–22

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Harvardtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Harvard to Clybourntrain train Up-Nw
    3h 8m
    $132–157

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Rockford (RFD) to Evanstonrideshare rideshare 80.3 mi
    1h 29m

  5. Taxi, line 12 bus, train, subway

    1. Take the taxi from Rockford Airport (RFD) to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456taxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus 12
    3. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    4. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Mainsubway subway
    4h 35m
    $129–163

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Map of how to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Evanston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 93.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Rockford Airport (RFD), USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Evanston. However, you can take the taxi to Harvard, take the train to Des Plaines, walk to Des Plaines Metra Station, then take the bus to Dodge Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Harvard, take the train to Clybourn, then take the train to Main St..

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