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How to get fromRockford to St. Petersburgby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Rockford to St. Petersburg by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Chicago Rockford International Airport to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane RFD - PIE
    4h 42m
    $126–495

  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
    32h 2m
    $231–410

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    44h 34m
    $654–1,340

  4. Drive 1,230.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rockford to St. Petersburgcar car 1,230.4 mi
    21h 12m
    $225–325

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Tampa

    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 Tampa (TPA)plane plane ORD - TPA
    8h 6m
    $203–611

  6. 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
    5h 42m
    $167–689

  7. Bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 300 bus, line 11 bus

    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 Tampa (TPA)plane plane MDW - TPA
    5. Take the bus from Tpa Rental Car Facility to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B to Central Ave + 30Th St Nbus bus
    9h 15m
    $177–471

  8. Bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, line 203 bus

    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 Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MDW - SRQ
    5. Take the bus from Downtown Station to 34Th St S Nb/1St Av Sbus bus
    9h 15m
    $203–875

  9. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Orlando, Amtrak Thruway

    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 Orlando (MCO)plane plane ORD - MCO
    3. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus
    10h 36m
    $144–713

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) flights

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Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 1,071 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and St. Petersburg, FL, USA?

Allegiant Air flies from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rockford to Grand Central Station - G via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, and Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1 in around 32h 2m.

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