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How to get fromRockford to Lakelandby plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Rockford to Lakeland by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Rockford International Airport to Orlando Sanford, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane RFD - SFB
    2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Lakelandcar car
    4h 16m
    $133–499

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    cheapest
    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 Orlando (MCO)plane plane ORD - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 30m
    $124–689

  3. Bus

    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 Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    30h 19m
    $229–440

  4. 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 Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    43h 19m
    $590–1,264

  5. Drive 1,201 mi

    1. Drive from Rockford to Lakelandcar car 1,201 mi
    20h 59m
    $220–317

  6. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MDW - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 41m
    $258–589

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    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 Tampa (TPA)plane plane ORD - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    10h 1m
    $208–624

  8. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MDW - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    11h 10m
    $172–684

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Orlando Sanford (SFB) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,106.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Park & Ride at Rose St. via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 30h 19m.

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