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How to get fromRockford to Red Wingby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Rockford to Red Wing by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, drive

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    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 Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane plane ORD - EAU
    3. Drive from Eau-Claire-Airport-EAU to Red Wingcar car
    5h 34m
    $90–364

  2. Drive 291.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Red Wingcar car 291.9 mi
    5h 3m
    $54–77

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Red Wing Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    9h 58m
    $160–304

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain train
    10h 25m
    $91–169

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain train
    6h 26m
    $272–485

  6. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MSN - MSP
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain train
    7h 30m
    $120–559

  7. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul 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 Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain train
    7h 52m
    $131–575

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from UW-Madison to U of MN Campusbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain train
    12h 32m
    $113–196

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Red Wing, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rockford to Red Wing. 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 Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU), then drive to Red Wing. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rockford to Red Wing Station via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 58m.

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