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How to get fromRockford to Springfieldby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Rockford to Springfield by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to BloomingtonbusGreyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    5h
    $56–86

  2. Drive 194.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Springfieldcar194.3 mi
    3h 16m
    $36–52

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    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 SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    6h 12m
    $61–147

  4. Bus, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital 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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeORD - SPI
    3h 35m
    $98–449

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrbusGreyhound US0145S
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    6h 36m
    $81–130

  6. Bus, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    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 Decatur Airport (DEC)planeORD - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    4h 11m
    $179–462

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 6h 36m.

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