How much is the bus ticket from Rockford to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Rockford to Chicago start from $25. The average price for this route is around $44. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Rockford to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Rockford to Chicago is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 127 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Coach USA .

Which bus companies service the Rockford to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 57 buses available per day, including services from Coach USA , Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus , Tornado Bus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Rockford to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Rockford to Chicago at 3:20am. And the latest bus departs at 7:20pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rockford to Chicago?

A bus trip from Rockford to Chicago generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Rockford to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rockford to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Rockford to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Coach USA , with a punctuality rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rockford to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Coach USA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Rockford to Chicago from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rockford to Chicago on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50pm	Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St	1h 25m	6:15pm	ORD Chicago O'Hare Airport Terminal 5	Cheapest
Bus	4:50pm	Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St	1h 10m	6:00pm	Chicago O'Hare International Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	5:50pm	Rockford, IL	2h	7:50pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St	1h 25m	7:15pm	ORD Chicago O'Hare Airport Terminal 5	No tags
Bus	7:20pm	Rockford, IL	2h	9:20pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Rockford to Chicago on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:55pm	East Side Transfer Center	2h 50m	6:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St	1h 10m	4:30am	Chicago O'Hare International Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Rockford, IL	2h	5:20am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Bus	8:15am	East Side Transfer Center	1h 40m	9:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	12:01pm	East Side Transfer Center	1h 49m	1:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Rockford to Chicago on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	East Side Transfer Center	1h 40m	9:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St	1h 10m	4:30am	Chicago O'Hare International Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Rockford, IL	2h	5:20am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Bus	12:01pm	East Side Transfer Center	1h 49m	1:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	8:15am	East Side Transfer Center	2h 35m	10:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Rockford to Chicago on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:55pm	East Side Transfer Center	2h 50m	6:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St	1h 10m	4:30am	Chicago O'Hare International Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Rockford, IL	2h	5:20am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Bus	8:15am	East Side Transfer Center	1h 40m	9:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	12:01pm	East Side Transfer Center	1h 49m	1:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Rockford to Chicago on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:55pm	East Side Transfer Center	2h 50m	6:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St	1h 10m	4:30am	Chicago O'Hare International Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Rockford, IL	2h	5:20am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Bus	8:15am	East Side Transfer Center	1h 40m	9:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	12:01pm	East Side Transfer Center	1h 49m	1:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Rockford to Chicago on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:55pm	East Side Transfer Center	2h 50m	6:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:20am	Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St	1h 10m	4:30am	Chicago O'Hare International Airport T2	Fastest
	Bus	3:20am	Rockford, IL	2h	5:20am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Bus	12:01pm	East Side Transfer Center	1h 49m	1:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:25pm	East Side Transfer Center	3h 10m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Rockford to Chicago on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:55pm	East Side Transfer Center	2h 50m	6:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St	1h 10m	4:30am	Chicago O'Hare International Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Rockford, IL	2h	5:20am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Bus	8:15am	East Side Transfer Center	1h 40m	9:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	12:01pm	East Side Transfer Center	1h 49m	1:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:42 AM CST.

Get from Rockford to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

57bus per day

1h 25mAverage Duration

127 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Coach USA

4/5162 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.4

Based on 162 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Coach USA ticket prices on this trip start at $44

Coach USA Rockford Chicago recent customer reviews

I’m very disappointed because I bought 2 tickets and we got the bus they send just one ticket and I have to buy another ticket at last minute I don’t know what’s going on??

Vilma S.

May 20, 2025

Easy, easy, and simple

Luke T.

December 4, 2024

Convenient and fast

Kris J.

September 15, 2024

Amtrak

4/55,610 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5610 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $51

Amtrak Rockford Chicago recent customer reviews

Bus driver came 10 minutes and arrived at union station 20 minutes late causing me to miss my train ride

Dario W.

July 7, 2024

good. very easy and nice

Samuel M.

July 5, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,405 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,468 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rockford, IL to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Rockford to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Rockford to Chicago start from $25. The average price for this route is around $44. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Rockford to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Rockford to Chicago is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 127 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Coach USA.
Which bus companies service the Rockford to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 57 buses available per day, including services from Coach USA, Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus, Tornado Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Rockford to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Rockford to Chicago at 3:20am. And the latest bus departs at 7:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rockford to Chicago?
A bus trip from Rockford to Chicago generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Rockford to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rockford to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Rockford to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Coach USA, with a punctuality rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rockford to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Coach USA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-26

$29

11-27

$27

Today

$28

11-29

$24

11-30

$24

12-01

$18

12-02

$16

12-03

$16

The cheapest trip from Rockford, IL to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $16

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 Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $245 for a bus ticket from Rockford, IL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Tornado Bus, FlixBus 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.