There are 5 ways to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee by bus, taxi, train, rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Downtown Transfer Center - Janesville to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Janesville
4h 51m$97–117Drive 95.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukeecar 95.9 mi
1h 52m$18–26Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Harvardtaxi
- Take the train from Harvard to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
5h 9m$162–219Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rockford-RFD to Milwaukee95.9 mi
1h 52mBus, fly
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane ORD - MKE
4h$611–1,033
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Beloit Transfer Center and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Downtown Transfer Center - Janesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Rockford Airport (RFD) and Milwaukee is 118 miles. The road distance is 96.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $95 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines, depart from Downtown Transfer Center - Janesville station.
Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee.
There are 323+ hotels available in Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Rockford Airport (RFD), USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Wisconsin Coach Lines operates a bus from Downtown Transfer Center - Janesville to Milwaukee Intermodal Station once daily. Tickets cost $20–23 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Harvard to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (262) 542-8861
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Downtown Transfer Center - Janesville to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Book at
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $12–26
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rockford-RFD to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-815-961-8888
- Website
- checker-cab.business.site
Spee-Dee Transportation
- Phone
- +1-815-963-3322
- Website
- speedeetaxirockford.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rockford Airport (RFD) and Milwaukee. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






