There are 7 ways to get from Decatur to Rockford by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus Greyhound US0145S
5h 46m$60–86Drive 176.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Decatur to Rockfordcar 176.2 mi
3h 14m$33–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
7h 47m$77–145Fly from Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
3h 28m$82–357Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus Van Galder
6h 16m$65–105Bus to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
5h 21m$87–377Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
5h 27m$92–372
Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Rockford is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Decatur to Rockford is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Decatur to Rockford. However, there are services departing from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center and arriving at Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Decatur and Rockford is 238 miles. The road distance is 177.2 miles.
The best way to get from Decatur to Rockford without a car is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Decatur to Rockford, including transfers.
Decatur to Rockford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center station.
Decatur to Rockford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Rockford is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Decatur to Rockford.
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What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Rockford via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) in around 5h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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