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How to get fromSarasota to Rockfordby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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

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    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane plane SRQ - RFD
    4h 14m
    $119–490

  2. Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SRQ - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 42m
    $107–462

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus 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
    32h 49m
    $238–410

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    47h 39m

  5. Drive  1,257.9 mi

    1. Drive from Sarasota to Rockfordcar car 1,257.9 mi
    21h 50m
    $215–311

  6. Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SRQ - MDW
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    7h 37m
    $135–552

  7. Amtrak Thruway to Punta Gorda Airport, fly to Chicago Rockford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Port Charlottebus bus
    2. Fly from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane plane PGD - RFD
    6h 29m

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

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TPA - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    9h 51m
    $134–408

  9. Bus to Tampa, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TPA - MDW
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    10h 49m
    $152–488

Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) flights

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Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,099.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

Allegiant Air flies from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave to Rockford via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 32h 49m.

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