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How to get fromSouth Bend to Rockfordby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Rockford by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    4h 40m
    $52–92

  2. Drive 173.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Rockfordcar car 173.9 mi
    3h 17m
    $32–46

  3. Fly, bus

    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 15m
    $81–387

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    4h 52m
    $65–119

  5. Bus via South Bend Station

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    4h 52m
    $68–107

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Rockford via Chicago, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 4h 40m.

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