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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Rockford, IL | Gateway Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Rockford, IL | Gateway Station | No tags | |||||
 | East Side Transfer Center | Gateway Station | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | East Side Transfer Center | Gateway Station | No tags | |||||
| Rockford, IL | Gateway Station | No tags |
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Get from Rockford to St. Louis
The journey takes about 14 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rockford, IL to St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Rockford to St. Louis start from $81. The average price for this route is around $134. 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 St. Louis?
The average bus travel time from Rockford to St. Louis is 14h 30m, covering a distance of 420 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 41m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Rockford to St. Louis route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Rockford to St. Louis?
The earliest bus departs from Rockford to St. Louis at 12:01pm. And the latest bus departs at 3:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rockford to St. Louis?
A bus trip from Rockford to St. Louis generates an estimated 10 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 St. Louis?
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 St. Louis?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Rockford to St. Louis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rockford to St. Louis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Rockford, IL to St. Louis was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $104To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rockford, IL to St. Louis, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $104 to $611 for a bus ticket from Rockford, IL to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $104 which is on 2025-12-03.
