Bus Tickets from Rockford, IL to Chicago, IL

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from $11
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: East Side Transfer Center
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago O'Hare International Airport T2
    Operated by: Coach USACoach USA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: Rockford, IL
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: East Side Transfer Center
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: ORD Chicago O'Hare Airport Terminal 5
    Operated by: Coach USACoach USA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Rockford to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$31
Average bus trip duration1h 30m
Number of daily buses51
Earliest bus departure3:20am
Distance58 miles (93 km)
Latest bus departure7:20pm

Rockford to Chicago Bus

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

Best price found
04/22
$14
04/23
$29
Today
$11
04/25
No data
04/26
$12
04/27
$13
04/28
$11
04/29
$11
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rockford to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of $11

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

You can expect to pay from $11 to $135 for a bus ticket from Rockford to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-04-29.

Usually Tornado Bus 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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