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  • Departure time: 19 September at
    Departure city: Carbondale
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: 20 September at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 November at
    Departure city: Carbondale
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: 30 November at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 18 April at
    Departure city: Carbondale
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: 19 April at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 9 May at
    Departure city: Carbondale
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: 10 May at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 June at
    Departure city: Carbondale
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: 26 June at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Carbondale to Rockford

Bus
Average priceUS$68 - US$105Average duration1d 9h
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$101 - US$116Average duration8h 54m
46kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Carbondale to Rockford

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Rockford. The journey takes about 8 hours 54 minutes and with fares starting at just US$101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
8h 54mAverage duration
US$101Cheapest ticket
46kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Carbondale to Rockford, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$76
Average bus trip duration1d 9h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure01:50
Distance314 miles
Latest bus departure04:40

Carbondale to Rockford Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Carbondale - Rockford, IL

  1. How far is Rockford from Carbondale by coach?

    The distance between Carbondale and Rockford by coach is approximately 315 miles (508 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Rockford from Carbondale without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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 Carbondale and Rockford!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Carbondale to Rockford, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Carbondale to Rockford will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Carbondale to Rockford, 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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Carbondale to Rockford, IL?

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