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How to get fromRockford to Ann Arborby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Rockford to Ann Arbor by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    7h 35m
    $115–224

  2. Drive 324.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Ann Arborcar car 324.1 mi
    5h 32m
    $60–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 35m
    $125–184

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 25m
    $194–720

  5. Bus via Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus bus Greyhound US0160
    9h 1m
    $73–130

  6. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 32m
    $178–540

  7. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSN - DTW
    3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 44m
    $132–624

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 58m
    $114–533

  9. Bus, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MKE - DTW
    4. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 25m
    $680–1,163

  10. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    8h 1m
    $97–362

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar131Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 334.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 35m.

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