There are 6 ways to get from Rockford to Detroit Lakes by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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, taxi
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 Hector International Airport (FAR)plane ORD - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
5h 27m$182–495Drive 527.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockford to Detroit Lakescar 527.6 mi
9h 26m$97–140Bus, train
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 13m$145–255Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly, taxi
- 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 Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSN - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
8h 10m$205–639Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, taxi
- 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 Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MDW - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
8h 11m$211–625Bus
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
14h 56m$168–252
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockford to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford to Detroit Lakes is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 5h 27m and costs $180 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockford to Detroit Lakes. However, there are services departing from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Madison, Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.
The distance between Rockford and Detroit Lakes is 683 miles. The road distance is 530.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford to Detroit Lakes without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 13m and costs $140 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Rockford to Detroit Lakes, including transfers.
Rockford to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal station.
Rockford to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford to Detroit Lakes is 531 miles. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Rockford to Detroit Lakes.
There are 33+ hotels available in Detroit Lakes.
What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Detroit Lakes via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, Madison, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 14h 56m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hector International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- 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 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 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
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
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