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There are 5 ways to get from Rockford to Centralia by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Champaign

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Centralia Amtraktrain train Saluki / ...
    7h
    $88–171

  2. Drive 274.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Centraliacar car 274.3 mi
    5h 21m
    $51–73

  3. Bus, train

    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 Centralia Amtraktrain train Saluki / ...
    7h 49m
    $115–234

  4. Bus, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport, train

    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 Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    5h 54m
    $164–345

  5. Bus, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    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 University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    6h 29m
    $125–423

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

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Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Centralia, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rockford to Centralia. However, you can take the taxi to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center), take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, then take the train to Centralia Amtrak. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rockford to Centralia Amtrak via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 49m.

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