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There are 3 ways to get from Rockford to Zion by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    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 Clybourn to Ziontrain train Up-N
    4h 33m
    $44–68

  2. Drive 74.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Zioncar car 74.5 mi
    1h 42m
    $14–20

  3. Bus, train via Sheridan Rd & Washington St

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Ravenswood to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    4h 53m
    $48–73

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  • Distance: 126.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Rockford to Zion. 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 Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, take the train to Clybourn, then take the train to Zion. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rockford to 27th St & Bethel Blvd via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Lawrence & Ravenswood, Ravenswood, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 4h 53m.

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