There are 8 ways to get from Rockford to Detroit Airport (DTW) by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak), train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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
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 Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
3h 45m$167–705Drive 349 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockford to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 349 mi
5h 55m$64–92Bus
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h$132–196Bus, train
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
9h$127–246Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rockford to Detroit-DTW349 mi
5h 55mBus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- 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 Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
4h 52m$171–525Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
- 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 Detroit (DTW)plane MSN - DTW
5h 5m$125–609Bus via Ann Arbor
- Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
11h 24m$82–143
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockford to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to bus and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockford to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Rockford and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 309 miles. The road distance is 351.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Rockford to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Rockford to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal station.
Rockford to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) is 1h ahead of Rockford. It is currently 9:04 AM in Rockford and 10:04 AM in Detroit Airport (DTW).
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 351 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Rockford to Detroit Airport (DTW).
What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 9h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- 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 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $13–28
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rockford to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
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