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How to get fromSt. Louis to Rockford Universityby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from St. Louis to Rockford University by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus via Bloomington

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 19m
    $124–186

  2. Drive  288.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Rockford Universitycar car 288.4 mi
    4h 49m
    $50–72

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis 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
    8h 6m
    $184–284

  4. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    5h 6m
    $348–800

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus Greyhound US0145S
    8h 1m
    $74–111

  6. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 7m
    $92–460

  7. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane STL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Airport to Janesville, WIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    7h 15m
    $124–604

  8. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 16m
    $122–434

  9. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    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
    7h 2m
    $92–376

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar125Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Rockford University, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Rockford University via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) in around 8h 1m.

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