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How to get fromRockford to Watsekaby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rockford to Watseka by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    best
    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 Gilman Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    5h 18m
    $111–175

  2. Drive 156.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Watsekacar car 156.7 mi
    3h 20m
    $29–42

  3. Bus, train

    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 Gilman Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    5h 19m
    $112–179

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Gilman Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 10m
    $115–176

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  • Distance: 189.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Watseka, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rockford to Watseka. 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 O'Hare, take the subway to LaSalle, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Gilman Station, then take the taxi to Watseka. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rockford to Watseka via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Union Station, and Gilman Station in around 5h 19m.

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