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

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Rockford by plane, bus, train, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    7h 48m
    $223–720

  2. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    11h 1m
    $208–601

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    2d 1h
    $241–1,087

  4. Drive 2,001.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Rockfordcar car 2,001.8 mi
    32h 32m
    $366–528

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    9h 11m
    $223–928

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane PDX - MSN
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    11h 18m
    $313–1,369

  7. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EUG - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    10h 2m
    $309–995

  8. Fly Portland International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PDX - 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
    11h 47m
    $445–1,655

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Rockford. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) 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 train from Portland to Rockford via Chicago Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 2d 1h.

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