What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Rockford?

The distance between the two cities is 735 miles (1185 km).

Bus Philadelphia to Rockford from $93 | Refundable Tickets

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$93 - $177	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$207 - $267	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 108kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Rockford

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rockford. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

$93Cheapest ticket

30kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Rockford, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$126

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure7:00am

Distance735 miles (1184 km)

Latest bus departure8:15pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,224 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,338 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Philadelphia to Rockford but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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

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 Philadelphia to Rockford.

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

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$126	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d	Avg Price$207	Daily Departures3

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