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How to get fromChicago Loop to Rockfordby bus, train, taxi, car or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Rockford by bus, train, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    2h 20m
    $37–63

  2. Drive 83.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Rockfordcar car 83.8 mi
    1h 31m
    $16–23

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the taxi from Harvard to Rockfordtaxi taxi
    2h 33m
    $97–119

  4. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemontsubway subway Blue Line
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    2h 54m
    $38–70

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

Vangalder Bus operates a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $14–40 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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