Rockford to Chicago bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Rockford bus station at 08:15h, arriving at Chicago bus station at 09:55h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:55h, arriving at 01:45h the following day.
Departure station and country
Rockford, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country
Chicago, USA (United States)
Travel Distance
89 mi
Average Trip Duration
02h 15min
Total Departures
5
Popular Operators
FlixBus
Lowest Price
$19
Transportation Options
Bus
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Getting from Rockford and Chicago by bus
The shortest travel distance between Rockford and Chicago is 89 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 08:15 has a travel time of 01:40h.
The longest travel time on the route is 02:50h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Chicago earlier, there
are 2 night buses from Rockford to Chicago.
The overnight buses depart between 22:25 and 22:55 and arrive between 00:15 and 01:45
the following day.
Bus companies operating the Rockford to Chicago route
FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1334 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.
Over 1334 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Rockford to Chicago. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below.
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