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

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

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  1. Fly Tampa to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TPA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 54m
    $199–662

  2. Fly Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane plane PIE - RFD
    5h 23m
    $129–494

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    26h 46m
    $223–406

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    43h 43m
    $623–1,236

  5. Drive 1,209.3 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Rockfordcar car 1,209.3 mi
    20h 58m
    $221–319

  6. Fly Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TPA - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    7h 52m
    $138–520

  7. Fly Tampa to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane TPA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    8h 32m
    $224–851

  8. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chicago Rockford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane plane SRQ - RFD
    6h 22m
    $165–647

  9. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SRQ - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    9h 37m
    $172–686

Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,096.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Rockford via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 26h 46m. Alternatively, Allegiant Air flies from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) twice a week.

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