Rockford Airport Taxi
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Since American Airlines ended its Landline bus from Rockford Airport on October 4, 2026, the Coach USA Van Galder bus is the main public option from Rockford to O'Hare. Here is what you need to know about the bus, and how it compares with a private ride from your front door.
Van Galder at a glance (Rockford stop)
| Rockford terminal | 7559 Walton St, Rockford, IL (near I-90 & US-20) |
|---|---|
| Trips per day | About 19 trips a day toward O'Hare, early morning to evening |
| One-way fare | About $28.20 plus fees when booked online |
| Travel time to O'Hare | About 1 hr 10 min to Terminal 1, about 1 hr 25 min to Terminal 5 (stops at T1, T2, T3, T5) |
| Return pickup at O'Hare | Multi-Modal Facility, Bus Bays 5, 6 or 7, about 1 hr 10 min back to Rockford |
| Other stops | Madison, Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Janesville, South Beloit, downtown Chicago (Amtrak) |
Source: Coach USA Van Galder schedule effective August 18, 2026. Times and fares change. Always confirm on coachusa.com before you travel. A1 Rockford Limo is not affiliated with Coach USA or Van Galder.
Bus vs door-to-door ride
| Van Galder bus | A1 Rockford Limo | |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup | Walton St terminal: you drive, park, or get dropped off | Your home, hotel or office |
| Departure time | Fixed schedule | Whenever you need, 24/7 |
| Drop-off | Shared stops at each terminal | Straight to your terminal |
| Coming home | Walk to the Multi-Modal Facility bus bays and wait for the next bus | Driver follows your flight and meets you |
| Price | About $28.20 + fees per person, each way | From $135 per ride, not per person |
| Vehicle | Shared motorcoach | Private black Tesla Model Y or Cadillac Escalade |
When the bus makes sense
The bus is a good deal if you are traveling alone, live close to Walton St, travel light, and your flight fits the schedule.
When a private ride is worth it
- Families and groups: four bus tickets each way can cost about as much as one private ride.
- Early flights: no need to get to the terminal before the first bus.
- Late or delayed arrivals: no waiting at the bus bays after a long flight.
- Lots of luggage, kids or car seats: door-to-door, no transfers.
- No car at the terminal: skip the ride to Walton St.
Common questions
How much is the Van Galder bus from Rockford to O'Hare?
About $28.20 plus fees one way when booked online. Check Coach USA for today's fare.
Where does Van Galder pick up in Rockford?
7559 Walton St, Rockford, IL.
Where do I catch Van Galder at O'Hare?
At the Multi-Modal Facility, Bus Bays 5, 6 or 7.
Is there still a Landline bus from Rockford Airport?
No. American Airlines ended Landline on October 4, 2026.
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