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How to get fromRockford to Elburnby bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Rockford to Elburn by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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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 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Forest Parksubway subway
    3. Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain train
    5h 7m
    $45–70

  2. Drive 48.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Elburncar car 48.2 mi
    1h 15m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rockford to Elburntaxi taxi 48.2 mi
    1h 15m
    $150–180

  4. Taxi, line 12 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Rockford to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456taxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus 12
    1h 28m
    $112–139

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  • Distance: 138.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Elburn, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rockford to Elburn. However, you can take the taxi to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, take the bus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Forest Park, walk to Forest Park CTA Station, take the line 318 bus to Harlem/Lake CTA, walk to Oak Park, then take the train to Elburn. Alternatively, you can drive from Rockford to Elburn in around 1h 15m.

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