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How to get fromRockford to Sarasotaby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Rockford to Sarasota by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

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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 Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane ORD - SRQ
    5h 36m
    $112–427

  2. Bus

    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 Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    32h 53m
    $240–409

  3. Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    47h 48m

  4. Drive  1,257.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rockford to Sarasotacar car 1,257.3 mi
    21h 38m
    $215–311

  5. Fly Chicago Rockford International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane RFD - SRQ
    3h 10m
    $120–491

  6. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    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 Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MDW - SRQ
    6h 45m
    $161–667

  7. Fly Chicago Rockford International Airport to Punta Gorda Airport, line 09 bus, line 17 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)plane plane RFD - PGD
    2. Take the bus from North Port City Hall And Park And Ride to Venice Train Depotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Venice Train Depot to S Osprey Ave @ Morrill Stbus bus
    6h 9m
    $172–566

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,133 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 32h 53m. Alternatively, Allegiant Air flies from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) twice a week.

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