What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rockford?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rockford is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Rockford?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rockford is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $15 - $23.

How far is it from Chicago to Rockford?

The distance between Chicago and Rockford is 86 miles. The road distance is 84.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Rockford without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Rockford without a car is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs $35 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Rockford?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Chicago to Rockford, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chicago to Rockford?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rockford is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Chicago to Rockford.

Where can I stay near Rockford?

There are 57+ hotels available in Rockford.

Chicago to Rockford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Rockford by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)Greyhound US0154 / ...
2h 1m
$37–56
Drive 84.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Rockford84.4 mi
1h 30m
$16–23
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to HarvardUp-Nw
2. Take the taxi from Harvard to Rockford
2h 32m
$94–117
Bus via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal
1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder TerminalVan Galder
2h 20m
$37–63

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Rockford.

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Distance: 85.6 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) twice daily. Tickets cost $14–28 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.

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