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How to get fromBrainerd to Rockfordby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Brainerd to Rockford by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to MinneapolisbusJefferson 928
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)busGreyhound US0150
    10h 41m
    $90–236

  2. Drive 457.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brainerd to Rockfordcar457.3 mi
    7h 45m
    $84–121

  3. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBRD - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
    6h 52m
    $153–408

  4. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus
    3. Take the bus from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
    12h 59m
    $142–215

  5. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeBRD - MSN
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
    7h 26m
    $143–637

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMSP - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
    8h 23m
    $300–567

  7. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeMSP - MSN
    3. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
    9h 40m
    $190–776

  8. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeMSP - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
    9h 44m
    $165–565

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Brainerd to Rockford via Minneapolis Bus Station and Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) in around 10h 41m.

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