Bus Chicago to Rockford, IL - Compare all Companies

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Rockford, IL from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$11

tomorrow

Monday

$15

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$11

Friday

$11

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 50m	12:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:20 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound US	1h 50m	9:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:20 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$12	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 9:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound US	1h 30m	8:50 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	10:20 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$13	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 8:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
FlixBus	3h 15m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	2:20 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:05:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	1h 50m	9:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:20 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop		Economy	$15	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
	FlixBus	1h 50m	12:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:20 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop		Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 50m	12:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:20 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound US	1h 30m	8:50 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	10:20 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$11	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 8:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Greyhound US	1h 50m	9:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:20 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$11	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
FlixBus	4h 35m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	10:20 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 5:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	3h 15m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	2:20 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:05:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 50m	12:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:20 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound US	1h 30m	8:50 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	10:20 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$11	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 8:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Greyhound US	1h 50m	9:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:20 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$11	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
FlixBus	4h 35m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	10:20 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 5:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	3h 15m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	2:20 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:05:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Rockford, IL is $10 on 7/21/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Rockford, IL

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Rockford, IL are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Chicago to Rockford, IL. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Chicago and Rockford, IL.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 12 buses from Chicago to Rockford, IL, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Rockford, IL, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Rockford, IL

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from Chicago to Rockford, IL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Rockford, IL starting from $10!

Cheapest Bus	$10
Fastest Bus	1h 30m
Earliest Bus	8:50 AM
Latest Bus	12:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	79.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Rockford, IL

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Rockford, IL: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$11

Sunday 07/26

$11

Monday 07/27

$15

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$15

Thursday 07/30

$11

Friday 07/31

$11

Saturday 08/01

$11

Sunday 08/02

$12

Monday 08/03

$11

Tuesday 08/04

$11

Wednesday 08/05

$15

Thursday 08/06

$11

Friday 08/07

$16

Saturday 08/08

$11

Sunday 08/09

$11

Monday 08/10

$14

Tuesday 08/11

$11

Wednesday 08/12

$11

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Rockford, IL

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Rockford, IL, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $11, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Rockford, IL. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $11.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Rockford, IL, with $11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $11.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Rockford, IL

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Rockford, IL in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Rockford, IL, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Rockford, IL are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Rockford, IL

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Rockford, IL.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

East Side Transfer Center

Mulberry & N Main Bus Stop

Bus Stop

N Lyford Rd 725

E State, at Luther Center

Sandy Hollow & 7th

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Rockford, IL

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Rockford, IL? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Rockford, IL? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Rockford, IL bus

How much does a Chicago Rockford, IL bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $10 and takes 1h 50m to reach Rockford, IL. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Rockford, IL?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $10 and $18. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Rockford, IL.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Rockford, IL each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Rockford, IL bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Rockford, IL take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Rockford, IL is offered by Greyhound US and takes 1h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $13. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Rockford, IL?

The earliest bus arriving in Rockford, IL from Chicago starts at 8:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Rockford, IL?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Rockford, IL starts at 12:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Rockford, IL route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Rockford, IL, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Rockford, IL?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Rockford, IL by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Rockford, IL bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Rockford, IL bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Rockford, IL bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Rockford, IL on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Rockford, IL

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chicago and to Rockford, IL

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Rockford, IL. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!