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How to get fromRockford to Chicagoby bus, subway, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Rockford to Chicago by bus, subway, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Jackson-Bluesubway subway Blue Line
    2h 7m
    $39–60

  2. Drive 84.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Chicagocar car 84.5 mi
    1h 32m
    $16–23

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2h 21m
    $40–64

  4. Bus via Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S / ...
    3h 1m
    $38–55

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  • Distance: 91.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

Rockland Coaches operates a bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St hourly. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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