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

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There are 5 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

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    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
    $128–498

  2. 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
    32h 13m
    $230–399

  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 Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    43h 19m
    $990–1,564

  4. Drive  1,200 mi

    1. Drive from Rockford to Lakelandcar car 1,200 mi
    20h 52m
    $213–307

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare 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 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 33m
    $174–521

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest 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 32h 13m.

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