Rome2Rio

How to get fromRockford to Poplar Bluffby bus, plane, car, or train

Find Transport to Poplar Bluff

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Rockford to Poplar Bluff by bus, plane, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, drive

    best
    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 Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane plane ORD - CGI
    3. Drive from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Poplar Bluffcar car
    5h 33m
    $144–284

  2. Drive 442.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Poplar Bluffcar car 442.9 mi
    7h 50m
    $81–117

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    11h 41m
    $166–296

  4. Bus, drive

    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 Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Flying J - Matthewsbus bus
    3. Drive from Flying J - Matthews to Poplar Bluffcar car
    12h 44m
    $131–275

  5. Bus, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    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 Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane ORD - PAH
    3. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Poplar Bluffcar car
    5h 48m
    $105–382

  6. Bus, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, 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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain train
    9h 5m
    $360–868

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rockford to Poplar Bluff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 482.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Poplar Bluff, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rockford to Poplar Bluff. However, you can take the taxi to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, take the bus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI), then drive to Poplar Bluff. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rockford to Poplar Bluff Station via Rockford(East Side Transfer Center), Bloomington-Normal, and Bloomington-Normal in around 11h 41m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound