There are 8 ways to get from Rockford to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
2h 27m$83–349Drive 190.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockford to Chicagocar 190.5 mi
3h 13m$35–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
4h 25m$92–164Bus via Kalamazoo
- Take the bus from Rockford, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
5h 38m$44–85Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GRR - MDW
2h 12m$93–399Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Rockford to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
2h 24m$196–274Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Rockford to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 16m$54–323Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 44m$85–119
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockford to Chicago is to drive which costs $35 - $50 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs $90 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockford to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Rockford, MI and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockford station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Rockford and Chicago is 175 miles. The road distance is 191.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Rockford to Chicago, including transfers.
Rockford to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Rockford, MI station.
Rockford to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Rockford to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $80 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 4h 25m, you could also bus via Kalamazoo, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Rockford, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Rockford, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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More Questions & Answers
Rockford to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Chicago is 1h behind Rockford. It is currently 11:44 PM in Rockford and 10:44 PM in Chicago.
Rockford to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford to Chicago is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Rockford to Chicago.
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