There are 8 ways to get from Rockford to Lima by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Chicago to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Limabus Chicago
9h 18m$63–129Drive 302.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockford to Limacar 302.4 mi
6h 1m$56–80Bus, train
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Limabus
9h 53m$120–242Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane ORD - FWA
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Limabus
6h 19m$102–394Bus via Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)
- Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Limabus Chicago
9h 51m$61–119Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Dayton, bus
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane ORD - DAY
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Limabus
8h 15m$91–360Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane ORD - CMH
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Limabus
7h 39m$596–1,035Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane MDW - CMH
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Limabus
8h 47m$130–695
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockford to Lima is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford to Lima is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockford to Lima station. However, there are services departing from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal and arriving at Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Rockford and Lima is 336 miles. The road distance is 304.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford to Lima without a car is to bus which takes 9h 18m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Rockford to Lima, including transfers.
Rockford to Lima bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) station.
Rockford to Lima bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Lima is 1h ahead of Rockford. It is currently 8:18 AM in Rockford and 9:18 AM in Lima.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford to Lima is 304 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Rockford to Lima.
What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Lima, Allen County, OH, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago in around 9h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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