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How to get fromRockford to Detroitby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus) or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Rockford to Detroit by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 DeparturesbusVan Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroittrainWolverine
    8h 37m
    $87–217

  2. Drive 364.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Detroitcar364.7 mi
    6h 8m
    $67–97

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton StbusVan Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    9h 33m
    $72–177

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)planeORD - DTW
    5h 12m
    $147–384

  5. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 DeparturesbusVan Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus StationbusFlixBus 2552
    11h 12m
    $94–232

  6. Bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
    2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)planeMDW - DTW
    6h 19m
    $86–384

  7. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Detroit (DTW)planeMSN - DTW
    6h 27m
    $100–466

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planeORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    6h 21m
    $81–346

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Detroit Bus Station via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 33m.

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