There are 4 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Rockford Airport (RFD) by train, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain Up-Nw
- Take the taxi from Harvard to Rockford Airport (RFD)taxi
2h 55m$107–139Drive 86.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago, IL to Rockford Airport (RFD)car 86.1 mi
1h 29m$16–23Train, taxi via Elburn
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
- Take the taxi from W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 to Rockford Airport (RFD)taxi
4h 2m$107–145Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago, IL to Rockford-RFD86.1 mi
1h 29m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago, IL to Rockford Airport (RFD) is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago, IL to Rockford Airport (RFD) is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $15 - $23.
The distance between Chicago, IL and Rockford Airport (RFD) is 100 miles. The road distance is 86.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago, IL to Rockford Airport (RFD) without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 55m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Chicago, IL to Rockford Airport (RFD), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago, IL to Rockford Airport (RFD) is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Chicago, IL to Rockford Airport (RFD).
There are 61+ hotels available in Rockford Airport (RFD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago, IL and Rockford Airport (RFD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rockford Airport (RFD), USA?
There is no direct connection from Chicago, IL to Rockford Airport (RFD). However, you can walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Harvard, then take the taxi to Rockford Airport (RFD). Alternatively, you can walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Elburn, walk to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, take the line 12 bus to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456, then take the taxi to Rockford Airport (RFD).
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $7–9
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
DeCab Taxi
- Phone
- +1-815-757-6430
- Website
- decab-taxi.business.site
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