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How to get fromWheaton to Rockfordby train, bus, car, subway, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Wheaton to Rockford by train, bus, car, subway, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus via Des Plaines

    best
    1. Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    4h 11m
    $43–66

  2. Drive 65.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wheaton to Rockfordcar car 65.8 mi
    1h 23m
    $12–18

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    4h 12m
    $46–74

  4. Line 301 bus, subway, bus

    1. Take the bus from West St & Indiana St to Forest Park CTA Stationbus bus 301
    2. Take the subway from Forest Park to Rosemontsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    4h 47m
    $41–66

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Wheaton to Elburntrain train Up-W
    2. Take the taxi from Elburn to Rockfordtaxi taxi
    1h 54m
    $154–195

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 117.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Wheaton to Rockford. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, take the train to Des Plaines, walk to Des Plaines Metra Station, take the bus to O'Hare MMF Bay 9, take the bus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, then take the taxi to Rockford. Alternatively, you can drive from Wheaton to Rockford in around 1h 23m.

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