There are 7 ways to get from Rockford to Bismarck by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, 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 to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane ORD - BIS
4h 45m$97–405Bus
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
17h 1m$203–292Bus, train
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
20h 42m$244–445Drive 757.5 mi
- Drive from Rockford to Bismarckcar 757.5 mi
12h 5m$139–200Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane MSN - BIS
8h 19m$140–659Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane MDW - BIS
7h 57m$131–565Bus via Bloomington
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
17h 5m$195–275
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockford to Bismarck is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford to Bismarck is to bus and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $95 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockford to Bismarck. However, there are services departing from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal and arriving at Bismarck via Madison and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.
The distance between Rockford and Bismarck is 793 miles. The road distance is 762 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford to Bismarck without a car is to bus which takes 17h 1m and costs $200 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Rockford to Bismarck, including transfers.
Rockford to Bismarck bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal station.
Rockford to Bismarck bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford to Bismarck is 762 miles. It takes approximately 12h 5m to drive from Rockford to Bismarck.
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What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Bismarck via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, Madison, and Minneapolis in around 17h 1m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- 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
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $13–28
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
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $13–28
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
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $13–28
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