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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rockford to East Chicago by bus, subway, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, subway, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Jackson-Bluesubway subway
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain train Ssl
    3h 21m
    $67–95

  2. Drive 104.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to East Chicagocar car 104.9 mi
    2h 1m
    $20–28

  3. Bus, subway, train via Hammond Gateway

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Jackson-Bluesubway subway
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Hammond Gatewaytrain train
    3h 38m
    $60–86

  4. Bus

    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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    4h 56m
    $68–103

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  • Distance: 120.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to East Chicago via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and Gary Bus Station in around 4h 56m.

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