Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Rockford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rockford

With a population of 5 719, Rockford is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rockford has to offer.

How to Get to Rockford

Plane

Although Rockford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR), which is located 26 km from Rockford. Gerald R. Ford Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Rockford departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rockford.

Car

Another option to get to Rockford is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 219 km from Rockford. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockford, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Rockford takes 422 km and will cost you around $350. From Newark, the ticket costs about $205 for a journey of 2132 km. Rockford’s bus station is located 3 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Rockford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR), which is located 26 km from Rockford. Gerald R. Ford Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Rockford departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rockford.

Car

Another option to get to Rockford is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 219 km from Rockford. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockford, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Rockford takes 422 km and will cost you around $350. From Newark, the ticket costs about $205 for a journey of 2132 km. Rockford’s bus station is located 3 km from the city center.

Airports near Rockford

GRRGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
AZOKalamazoo Intl
LANLansing Capital City

Airlines serving Rockford

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,682 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,524 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,023 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,655 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,637 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,394 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockford

Most booked hotels in Rockford

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Springs - Grand Rapids N By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 183 reviews)
$100+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Northeast
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 114 reviews)
$103+
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Renting a car in Rockford

Renting a car in Rockford costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Rockford.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Rockford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Rockford is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rockford costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Rockford.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Rockford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Rockford is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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