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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Crawfordsville Stationtrain train Cardinal
    6h 18m
    $79–116

  2. Drive  232.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Crawfordsvillecar car 232.1 mi
    4h 24m
    $40–58

  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 Crawfordsville Stationtrain train Cardinal
    6h 59m
    $128–205

  4. Bus, fly to Purdue University 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 Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    3. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Crawfordsville Stationtrain train
    5h 34m
    $91–331

  5. Bus, fly to Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Crawfordsville Stationtrain train
    6h 50m
    $461–920

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Crawfordsville, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rockford to Crawfordsville. However, you can take the taxi to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center), take the bus to Lafayette Bus Stop, walk to Lafayette Amtrak Station, take the train to Crawfordsville Station, then take the taxi to Crawfordsville. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rockford to Crawfordsville via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Union Station, and Crawfordsville Station in around 6h 59m.

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