There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Rockford Airport (RFD) by train, taxi, rideshare, car, or bus
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 42m$107–139Drive 86.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Rockford Airport (RFD)car 86.7 mi
1h 29m$16–23Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago to Rockford-RFD86.7 mi
1h 29mTrain, line 12 bus, taxi
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
- Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456bus 12
- Take the taxi from W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 to Rockford Airport (RFD)taxi
3h 49m$107–145
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rockford Airport (RFD) is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rockford Airport (RFD) is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $15 - $23.
The distance between Chicago and Rockford Airport (RFD) is 100 miles. The road distance is 87.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rockford Airport (RFD) without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 42m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Chicago to Rockford Airport (RFD), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rockford Airport (RFD) is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Chicago to Rockford Airport (RFD).
There are 57+ hotels available in Rockford Airport (RFD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago 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 to Rockford Airport (RFD). However, you can take the train to Harvard then take the taxi to Rockford Airport (RFD). Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Chicago to Rockford-RFD on demand, and the journey takes 1h 29m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 815-748-2000
- Website
- cityofdekalb.com
Bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- DeKalb Public Transit
- All other routes
- $1
- To/from Elburn
- $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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