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How to get fromCalgary to Rockfordby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Calgary to Rockford by plane, bus, car, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYC - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    8h 8m
    $282–1,044

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane YYC - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus
    12h 14m
    $179–601

  3. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Lethbridge - U of Lbus bus
    2. Drive from Lethbridge - U of L to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    37h 56m

  4. Drive 1,517.3 mi

    1. Drive from Calgary to Rockfordcar car 1,517.3 mi
    26h 13m
    $348–502

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

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane YYC - MSN
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    11h 57m
    $204–744

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YYC - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    11h 14m
    $456–1,002

  7. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane YYC - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    12h 30m
    $487–1,483

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,466.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Rockford, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Calgary to Rockford. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare International Terminal 2, take the shuttle to Multi-Modal Facility, walk to Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, take the bus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, then take the taxi to Rockford. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Rockford via Lethbridge - U of L, Port of Sweet Grass, Shelby Transit Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 37h 56m.

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