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How to get fromSouth Bend Airport (SBN) to Rockford Airport (RFD)by plane, bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Rockford Airport (RFD) by plane, bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    3h 22m
    $89–376

  2. Drive 174.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Rockford Airport (RFD)car car 174.3 mi
    3h 11m
    $32–46

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain train Ssl
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Harvard to Rockford Airport (RFD)taxi taxi
    5h 57m
    $133–176

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from South Bend-SBN to Rockford-RFDrideshare rideshare 174.3 mi
    3h 11m

  5. Train, taxi via Elburn

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain train Ssl
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the taxi from W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 to Rockford Airport (RFD)taxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $143–183

South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Rockford Airport (RFD).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between South Bend Airport (SBN), USA and Rockford Airport (RFD), USA?

There is no direct connection from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Rockford Airport (RFD). However, you can fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare International Terminal 2, take the shuttle to Multi-Modal Facility, walk to Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, take the bus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, then take the taxi to Rockford-Airport-RFD. Alternatively, you can take the train to Millennium Station, walk to Randolph & Stetson, take the line 60 bus to Madison & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Harvard, then take the taxi to Rockford Airport (RFD).

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