Bus Tickets from Rockford, IL to Chicago

TodayJul 30
from US$22
TomorrowJul 31
from US$24
FriAug 1
from US$22
SatAug 2
from US$24
SunAug 3
from US$24
MonAug 4
from US$24
TueAug 5
from US$22
WedAug 6
from US$21

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: East Side Transfer Center
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago O'Hare International Airport T2
    Operated by: Coach USACoach USA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: Rockford, IL
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: East Side Transfer Center
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: East Side Transfer Center
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Rockford, IL to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$31
Average Bus Trip Duration1h 30m
Number of daily buses52
Earliest bus departure3:20am
Distance93 km
Latest bus departure7:20pm

Rockford to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rockford, IL - Chicago

  1. How far is Rockford from Chicago?

    It's about 119 km (74 miles) from Rockford to Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-28
US$14
07-29
US$29
Today
US$14
07-31
US$16
08-01
US$14
08-02
US$16
08-03
US$16
08-04
US$16
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rockford, IL to Chicago was searched and found on Jul 28, 2025 with a price of US$14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rockford, IL to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$14 to US$33 for a bus ticket from Rockford, IL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$14 which is on 2025-08-01.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Rockford and Chicago!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Rockford to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Rockford to Chicago.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Rockford to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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