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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Rockford by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus Greyhound US0145S
    4h 43m
    $65–111

  2. Drive 193.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Rockfordcar car 193.2 mi
    3h 22m
    $36–51

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    6h 32m
    $101–182

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    3h 44m
    $81–347

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 26m
    $67–108

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    4h 22m
    $184–468

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 198.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Rockford via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) in around 6h 26m.

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