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How to get fromRockford to Burlingtonby bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Rockford to Burlington by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive via Davenport (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Moline Center Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Drive from Miller Container to Burlingtoncar car
    4h 59m
    $56–85

  2. Drive 184.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Burlingtoncar car 184.9 mi
    3h 36m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport

    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 Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    4h 51m
    $89–187

  4. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Moline Center Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Drive from Moline Center Station to Burlingtoncar car
    3h 52m
    $56–86

  5. Bus, fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    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 Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Burlingtoncar car
    5h 11m
    $85–334

  6. Bus, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    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 The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    3. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Burlingtoncar car
    5h 18m
    $89–351

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Burlington, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rockford to Burlington. However, you can take the taxi to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center), take the bus to Moline Center Station, walk to Centre Station, take the line 70 bus to Miller Container, then drive to Burlington. Alternatively, you can drive from Rockford to Burlington in around 3h 36m.

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