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How to get fromRockford to Lincolnby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rockford to Lincoln by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Lincoln Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    4h 32m
    $55–93
  2. Drive 162.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Lincolncar car 162.1 mi
    2h 43m
    $30–43
  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    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 train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    5h 57m
    $89–170

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Rockford to Lincoln. However, you can take the taxi to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center), take the bus to Bloomington-Normal, walk to Bloomington-Normal, then take the train to Lincoln Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rockford to Lincoln Station via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures, O'Hare, LaSalle, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 57m.

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