There are 4 ways to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Chicago Loop by taxi, train, 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.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Harvard
- Take the train from Harvard to Chicago OTCUp-Nw
2h 35m$114–139Drive 85.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Chicago Loop85.7 mi
1h 27m$16–23Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rockford-RFD to Chicago Loop85.7 mi
1h 27mTaxi, train via Elburn
- Take the taxi from Rockford Airport (RFD) to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCUp-W
3h 27m$112–142
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Chicago Loop is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $15 - $23.
The distance between Rockford Airport (RFD) and Chicago Loop is 101 miles. The road distance is 86.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Chicago Loop without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 35m and costs $110 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford Airport (RFD) to Chicago Loop is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Chicago Loop.
There are 1251+ hotels available in Chicago Loop.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rockford Airport (RFD) and Chicago Loop. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Rockford Airport (RFD), USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Chicago Loop. However, you can take the taxi to Harvard then take the train to Chicago OTC. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Rockford-RFD to Chicago Loop on demand, and the journey takes 1h 27m.
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Harvard to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $100–140
Spee-Dee Transportation
- Phone
- +1-815-963-3322
- Website
- speedeetaxirockford.com
Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-815-961-8888
- Website
- checker-cab.business.site
Spee-Dee Transportation
- Phone
- +1-815-963-3322
- Website
- speedeetaxirockford.com
Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-815-961-8888
- Website
- checker-cab.business.site
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