Bus Tickets from Rockford, IL to St. Louis

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Next departures to St. Louis

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: East Side Transfer Center
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: Rockford, IL
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: Rockford, IL
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    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: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: Rockford, IL
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Rockford, IL to St. Louis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$68
Average bus trip duration10h 55m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:10pm
Distance260 miles (419 km)
Latest bus departure3:55pm

Rockford to St. Louis Bus

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

Best price found
07/28
$80
07/29
$65
Today
$80
07/31
$72
08/01
$89
08/02
$80
08/03
$80
08/04
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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 St. Louis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $65 to $291 for a bus ticket from Rockford, IL to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-07-31.

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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 St. Louis!

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

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

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!

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