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How to get fromRockford to Jefferson Cityby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockford to Jefferson City by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    4h 14m
    $172–465

  2. Drive 374.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Rockford to Jefferson Citycar car 374.4 mi
    7h 8m
    $69–99

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    9h 43m
    $136–261

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    13h 35m
    $118–197

  5. Bus, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    6h 35m
    $442–905

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Jefferson City via Rockford(East Side Transfer Center), Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, St Louis Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 13h 35m.

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