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How to get fromRockford to Johnson Cityby bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Rockford to Johnson City by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, fly to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va 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 Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane ORD - TRI
    6h 36m
    $222–585

  2. Drive 667.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Johnson Citycar car 667.4 mi
    12h 23m
    $122–176

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Limabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima to Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus to Wythevillebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Rural King Shopping Center to Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5bus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Johnson Citytaxi taxi
    23h 39m

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ashland to Wythevillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rural King Shopping Center to Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5bus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Johnson Citytaxi taxi
    23h 52m
    $324–598

  5. Bus, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    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 Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane ORD - TYS
    3. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Johnson Citycar car
    6h 17m
    $157–685

  6. Bus, fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    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 Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane ORD - GSP
    3. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Johnson Citycar car
    6h 52m
    $154–640

  7. Bus, fly to Asheville Regional 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 Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane ORD - AVL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Asheville Airport to Black Bear Resortshuttle bus
    8h 14m
    $307–605

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 605.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Johnson City, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rockford to Johnson City. However, you can take the taxi to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, take the bus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI), walk to Tri Cities Airport, take the shuttle to Black Bear Resort, then take the shuttle to Johnson City. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, take the bus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, walk to Chicago, take the bus to Lima, take the bus to Columbus, take the bus to Wytheville, take the taxi to Rural King Shopping Center, take the bus to Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5, then take the taxi to Johnson City.

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