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How to get fromRockford to Lake Michiganby bus, subway, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Rockford to Lake Michigan by bus, subway, or car

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway subway Blue Line
    2h 6m
    $41–65

  2. Drive 84.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Chicagocar car 84.5 mi
    1h 32m
    $16–23

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  • Distance: 91 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rockford to Lake Michigan. 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 O'Hare, take the subway to Clark/Lake, then take the subway to Washington/Wabash. Alternatively, you can drive from Rockford to Chicago in around 1h 32m.

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