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How to get fromRockford to Charlestonby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Rockford to Charleston by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    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 Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 6m
    $97–156

  2. Drive 230.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Charlestoncar car 230.4 mi
    4h 2m
    $42–61

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    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 Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 55m
    $125–224

  4. Bus, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, taxi

    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 taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    4h 27m
    $182–455

  5. 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 to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus bus Chicago / ...
    7h 35m
    $146–285

  6. Bus, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    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 Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    4h 46m
    $202–485

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Charleston via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, and Phillips Gas Station - Arcola in around 7h 35m.

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