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How to get fromRockford to Kentuckyby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Rockford to Kentucky by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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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 Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    4h 29m
    $189–857

  2. Drive  377.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Louisvillecar car 377.4 mi
    6h 34m
    $69–100

  3. 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 Train Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    9h 56m
    $90–124

  4. Bus, train

    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 Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 5m
    $107–229

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    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 Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    5h 6m
    $108–538

  6. Bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington

    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 Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    5h 53m
    $193–427

  7. Bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    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 Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    6h 18m
    $137–768

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    6h 10m
    $79–347

  9. Bus via Lafayette

    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 Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    10h 56m
    $93–159

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Louisville Bus Station via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal and Chicago Train Station in around 9h 56m.

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