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How to get fromThunder Bay to Rockfordby plane, bus, car, shuttle, train, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Rockford by plane, bus, car, shuttle, train, or taxi

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

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    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YQT - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 51m
    $447–1,398

  2. Drive 582.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Rockfordcar car 582.3 mi
    10h 43m
    $134–193

  3. Drive, shuttle, bus, train, taxi

    1. Drive from Kakabeka Falls to Grand Maraiscar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Knife River Trailheadshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain train
    6. Take the taxi from Harvard to Rockfordtaxi taxi
    21h 22m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Janesville, WIbus bus
    5. Take the bus from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    24h 40m
    $149–295

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YQT - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    8h 12m
    $280–822

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 520.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Rockford, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Thunder Bay to Rockford via Sault Ste Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Escanaba, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Janesville, WI, 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 24h 40m.

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