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How to get fromRockford to Kansas Cityby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Rockford to Kansas City by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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  1. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

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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 Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    5h 39m
    $102–475

  2. Drive  464.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Kansas Citycar car 464.4 mi
    8h 6m
    $85–123

  3. Bus, train

    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 train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    10h 44m
    $280–434

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    12h 41m
    $121–196

  5. Bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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 Clark/Lakesubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    6h 52m
    $136–715

  6. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MSN - MCI
    9h 17m
    $130–609

  7. Bus, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    8h 7m
    $183–848

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Kansas City Bus Station via Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) and Des Moines in around 12h 41m.

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