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How to get fromThe Loop (CTA) to Rockford Airport (RFD)by train, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from The Loop (CTA) to Rockford Airport (RFD) by train, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the taxi from Harvard to Rockford Airport (RFD)taxi taxi
    2h 50m
    $117–159

  2. Drive 85.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from The Loop (CTA) to Rockford Airport (RFD)car car 85.7 mi
    1h 28m
    $16–23

  3. Train, taxi via Elburn

    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    2. Take the taxi from W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 to Rockford Airport (RFD)taxi taxi
    3h 58m
    $127–165

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from The Loop (CTA) to Rockford-RFDrideshare rideshare 85.7 mi
    1h 28m

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Map of how to get from The Loop (CTA) to Rockford Airport (RFD).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 99.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between The Loop (CTA), IL, USA and Rockford Airport (RFD), USA?

There is no direct connection from The Loop (CTA) to Rockford Airport (RFD). However, you can walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Harvard, then take the taxi to Rockford Airport (RFD). Alternatively, you can walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Elburn, walk to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, take the line 12 bus to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456, then take the taxi to Rockford Airport (RFD).

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