There are 8 ways to get from Rockford to Colorado Springs by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 to Colorado Springs Airport
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 Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane ORD - COS
6h 45m$116–449Bus, train
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain
- Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus
24h 38m$302–680Bus
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown Stationbus
28h 18m$201–330Drive 968.9 mi
- Drive from Rockford to Colorado Springscar 968.9 mi
16h 50m$177–256Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Denver, bus
- 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 Denver (DEN)plane ORD - DEN
- Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus
7h 21m$137–510Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Colorado Springs Airport
- 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 Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane MDW - COS
7h 57m$145–619Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Denver, bus
- 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 Denver (DEN)plane MSN - DEN
- Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus
8h 48m$200–814Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Denver, bus
- 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 Denver (DEN)plane MDW - DEN
- Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus
8h 49m$211–310
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockford to Colorado Springs is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford to Colorado Springs is to bus and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $110 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockford to Colorado Springs station. However, there are services departing from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal and arriving at Colorado Springs Downtown Station via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station Gate B4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 18m.
The distance between Rockford and Colorado Springs is 1004 miles. The road distance is 974.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford to Colorado Springs without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 38m and costs $300 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Rockford to Colorado Springs, including transfers.
Rockford to Colorado Springs bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal station.
Rockford to Colorado Springs bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Colorado Springs is 1h behind Rockford. It is currently 4:20 AM in Rockford and 3:20 AM in Colorado Springs.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford to Colorado Springs is 975 miles. It takes approximately 16h 50m to drive from Rockford to Colorado Springs.
What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Colorado Springs, CO, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Colorado Springs Downtown Station via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B4 in around 28h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver via Fort Dodge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Denver via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- 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 W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
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 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
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