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

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There are 5 ways to get from Appleton to Rockford by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATW - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    3h 41m
    $80–339

  2. Drive 156.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Rockfordcar car 156.5 mi
    3h
    $29–42

  3. Bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Janesville, WIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    7h 41m
    $63–89

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    7h 46m
    $63–106

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    8h 13m
    $78–141

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Appleton to Rockford via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Janesville, WI, 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 7h 41m.

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