Bus Tickets from Rockford, IL to Detroit, MI

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Next departures for Rockford to Detroit on September 19
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
East Side Transfer Center
Detroit Bus StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
East Side Transfer Center
Detroit Bus StationNo tags

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Bus Rockford, IL to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$54
Average Bus Trip Duration13h 5m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure8:15am
Distance485 km
Latest bus departure3:55pm

Rockford to Detroit Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rockford, IL - Detroit, MI

  1. What is the travel distance from Rockford to Detroit?

    The distance between Rockford and Detroit is approximately 487 km (302 miles).

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

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09-19
US$43
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US$49
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US$32
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rockford, IL to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Sep 22, 2025 with a price of US$32

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 Detroit, MI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$32 to US$333 for a bus ticket from Rockford, IL to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$32 which is on 2025-09-22.

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 Detroit!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Rockford to Detroit.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Rockford to Detroit will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Rockford to Detroit while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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 Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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