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

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There are 3 ways to get from Rockford to Downtown 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 Clinton-Bluesubway subway Blue Line
    2h 14m
    $39–60

  2. Drive 83.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Downtown Chicagocar car 83.7 mi
    1h 31m
    $16–23

  3. Bus

    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: 92.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $12–24 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.

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