What is the cheapest way to get from Rockford to Iowa?

The cheapest way to get from Rockford to Iowa is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rockford to Iowa?

The fastest way to get from Rockford to Iowa is to bus and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $85 - $360.

How far is it from Rockford to Iowa?

The distance between Rockford and Iowa is 380 miles. The road distance is 274 miles.

How do I travel from Rockford to Iowa without a car?

The best way to get from Rockford to Iowa without a car is to bus via Iowa City which takes 7h 56m and costs $110 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Rockford to Iowa?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Rockford to Iowa, including transfers.

Can I drive from Rockford to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Rockford to Iowa is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Rockford to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 180+ hotels available in Iowa.

Rockford to Iowa - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Rockford to Iowa by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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.

Bus, fly to Des Moines
best
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 Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
3h 54m
$87–353
Drive 272.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rockford to Des Moinescar 272.4 mi
4h 55m
$50–72
Bus via Iowa City (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
7h 56m
$110–187
Bus, fly to Quad City International Airport
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 Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
4h 54m
$67–304
Bus, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
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 The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
6h 29m
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0154
8h 31m
$82–149

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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1h 30mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rockford to Iowa.

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Distance: 377.4 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Iowa, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Des Moines via Rockford(East Side Transfer Center), Moline Center Station, Iowa City, and Des Moines in around 7h 56m.

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