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How to get fromSan Francisco to Rockfordby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Rockford by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    8h 4m
    $167–402

  2. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    9h 17m
    $159–604

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    2d 4h
    $383–741

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    2d 8h
    $793–1,671

  5. Drive 2,068.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Rockfordcar car 2,068.9 mi
    32h 16m
    $378–546

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    9h 10m
    $231–490

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    9h 19m
    $187–676

  8. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    10h 18m
    $183–682

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    11h 33m
    $188–565

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar148Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,930.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Rockford via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 2d 4h.

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