There are 3 ways to get from Rockford to Lincoln by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Lincoln Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 32m$55–93Drive 162.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockford to Lincolncar 162.1 mi
2h 43m$30–43Bus, train via Chicago
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus Van Galder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
5h 57m$89–170
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockford to Lincoln is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford to Lincoln is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $29 - $45.
The distance between Rockford and Lincoln is 171 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford to Lincoln without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 32m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Rockford to Lincoln, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford to Lincoln is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Rockford to Lincoln.
There are eight+ hotels available in Lincoln.
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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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Lincoln Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
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
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