Bus Rockford, IL to Philadelphia: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rockford, IL to Philadelphia

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

today

$93

tomorrow

Wednesday

$98

Thursday

$90

Friday

$98

Saturday

$99

Sunday

$116

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 55m	8:15 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	8:10 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 7/27/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
Greyhound US	24h 5m	3:55 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	5:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 7/27/2026 3:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
Greyhound US	30h 35m	6:15 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	25h 30m	10:30 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 7/29/2026 10:30:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 30m
Greyhound US	24h 5m	3:55 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	5:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 7/29/2026 3:55:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
FlixBus	22h 55m	8:15 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	8:10 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$105	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 7/29/2026 8:15:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	24h 5m	3:55 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	5:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 7/30/2026 3:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
FlixBus	22h 55m	8:15 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	8:10 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 7/30/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
Greyhound US	30h 35m	6:15 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 35m
Greyhound US	25h 30m	10:30 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	25h 30m	10:30 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 7/31/2026 10:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 30m
Greyhound US	24h 5m	3:55 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	5:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 7/31/2026 3:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
FlixBus	22h 55m	8:15 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	8:10 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 7/31/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
Greyhound US	30h 35m	6:15 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 55m	8:15 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	8:10 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 8/1/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
Greyhound US	30h 35m	6:15 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$105	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 8/1/2026 6:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 35m
Greyhound US	24h 5m	3:55 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	5:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$108	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 8/1/2026 3:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
Greyhound US	25h 30m	10:30 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 8/1/2026 10:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	24h 5m	3:55 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	5:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 8/2/2026 3:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
Greyhound US	30h 50m	6:15 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	2:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$136	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 8/2/2026 6:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/4/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 50m
Greyhound US	25h 40m	10:30 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	1:10 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$137	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 8/2/2026 10:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Rockford, IL to Philadelphia via Chicago, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  24h 35m
  
  0
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Rockford, IL
  Bus Stop
  
  9:55 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 7/28/2026 8:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
- FlixBus
  
  21h 45m
  
  0
  
  11:05 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  9:50 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $81
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 45m
Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save $24

Frequency of bus connections between Rockford, IL and Philadelphia

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Rockford, IL to Philadelphia. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Rockford, IL and Philadelphia.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 13 buses from Rockford, IL to Philadelphia, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Rockford, IL and Philadelphia, with 7 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/28/2026 costs just $90, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Rockford, IL to Philadelphia

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Rockford, IL to Philadelphia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rockford, IL to Philadelphia starting from $90!

Cheapest Bus	$90
Fastest Bus	23h 55m
Earliest Bus	8:15 AM
Latest Bus	6:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	741.0 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Rockford, IL to Philadelphia

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Rockford, IL for Philadelphia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$93

Tuesday 07/28

$90

Wednesday 07/29

$98

Thursday 07/30

$90

Friday 07/31

$98

Saturday 08/01

$99

Sunday 08/02

$116

Monday 08/03

$105

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$101

Thursday 08/06

$99

Friday 08/07

$95

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$95

Tuesday 08/11

$97

Wednesday 08/12

$94

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$99

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Rockford, IL to Philadelphia

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

With a price starting from $90, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rockford, IL to Philadelphia. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $99.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rockford, IL to Philadelphia, with $90. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $103.

How to save money travelling from Rockford, IL to Philadelphia

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 Rockford, IL to Philadelphia 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 Rockford, IL to Philadelphia, 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 Rockford, IL to Philadelphia are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rockford, IL and Philadelphia

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

East Side Transfer Center

Mulberry & N Main Bus Stop

Bus Stop

N Lyford Rd 725

E State, at Luther Center

Sandy Hollow & 7th

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

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

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

FAQs about the Rockford, IL to Philadelphia bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $90 and takes 25h 5m to reach Philadelphia. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $90 and $141. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Philadelphia.

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

Every day, the Rockford, IL to Philadelphia 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 Rockford, IL to Philadelphia take?

The fastest bus from Rockford, IL to Philadelphia is offered by FlixBus and takes 23h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $93. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Philadelphia from Rockford, IL starts at 8:15 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 Rockford, IL to Philadelphia?

The latest bus trip departing from Rockford, IL for Philadelphia starts at 6:15 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 Rockford, IL Philadelphia route?

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

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

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

What can I take with me on the Rockford, IL to Philadelphia 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 Rockford, IL Philadelphia 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 Rockford, IL Philadelphia 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 Rockford, IL to Philadelphia on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Rockford, IL and to Philadelphia

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