There are 8 ways to get from Rockford to Pittsburgh by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or bus (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 to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport
best- 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 Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane ORD - PIT
5h 20m$417–1,255Drive 543.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockford to Pittsburghcar 543.8 mi
9h 6m$100–144Bus, train
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
12h 46m$150–344Bus
- 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 Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164
13h 53m$110–184Bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane MDW - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus
6h 37mBus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train
- 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 Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane ORD - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 4m$119–428Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Morgantown Municipal 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 Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW)plane ORD - MGW
- Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
6h 37m$109–397Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640
14h 17m$116–185
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockford to Pittsburgh is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford to Pittsburgh is to bus and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $410 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockford to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.
The distance between Rockford and Pittsburgh is 512 miles. The road distance is 547 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford to Pittsburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 46m and costs $150 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Rockford to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Rockford to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal station.
Rockford to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Pittsburgh is 1h ahead of Rockford. It is currently 11:02 AM in Rockford and 12:02 PM in Pittsburgh.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford to Pittsburgh is 547 miles. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Rockford to Pittsburgh.
What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Morgantown Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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 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 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
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