There are 5 ways to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) by bus, plane, taxi, train, rideshare, 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.
Bus, fly
best- 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
3h 23m$658–1,080Drive 94.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee Airport (MKE)car 94.6 mi
1h 47m$18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Transfer Center - Janesville to Milwaukee, WI - Airportbus Janesville
4h 31m$95–115Taxi, 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 43m$163–233Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rockford-RFD to Milwaukee-MKE94.6 mi
1h 47m
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 Airport (MKE) is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee Airport (MKE). However, there are services departing from Beloit Transfer Center and arriving at Milwaukee, WI - Airport via Downtown Transfer Center - Janesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Rockford Airport (RFD) and Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is 147 miles. The road distance is 95.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $95 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee Airport (MKE), including transfers.
Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines, depart from Downtown Transfer Center - Janesville station.
Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines, arrive at Milwaukee, WI - Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Milwaukee Airport (MKE).
There are 306+ hotels available in Milwaukee Airport (MKE).
What companies run services between Rockford Airport (RFD), USA and Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA?
Wisconsin Coach Lines operates a bus from Downtown Transfer Center - Janesville to Milwaukee, WI - Airport once daily. Tickets cost $18–21 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–350
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Harvard to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
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
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
- Phone
- (262) 542-8861
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Downtown Transfer Center - Janesville to Milwaukee, WI - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–21
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Book at
- coachusa.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rockford-RFD to Milwaukee-MKE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- 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 Airport (MKE). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






