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How to get fromRockford to Royal Oakby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Rockford to Royal Oak by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or subway

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Royal Oak Amtraktrain train Wolverine
    9h 5m
    $135–254

  2. Drive 364.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Royal Oakcar car 364.6 mi
    6h 17m
    $67–97

  3. Bus

    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 bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 5m
    $140–214

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, 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 Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train
    6h 31m
    $195–721

  5. Bus via Jefferson & Griswold

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    11h 18m
    $85–147

  6. Bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, train

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    5. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train
    7h 38m
    $179–541

  7. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Detroit, 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 Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSN - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train
    7h 50m
    $133–625

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    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 Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus bus
    7h 2m
    $123–410

  9. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    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 Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    3. Take the bus from Lansing to Pontiacbus bus
    8h 48m

  10. Bus, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MKE - DTW
    8h 31m
    $681–1,164

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar131Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 382.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Royal Oak, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Royal Oak Amtrak via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 5m.

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