Find coaches from Rockford, IL to St. Louis

Next departures

Next departures from Rockford to St. Louis on 29 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
East Side Transfer Center
Gateway StationCheapest
Amtrak
Rockford, IL
Gateway StationFastest
Amtrak
Rockford, IL
Gateway StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
East Side Transfer Center
Gateway StationNo tags
Amtrak
Rockford, IL
Gateway StationNo tags

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Get from Rockford to St. Louis

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The journey takes about 11 hours 9 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
11h 9mAverage duration
260 milesDistance
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rockford, IL to St. Louis: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$79
Average bus trip duration11h 9m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:01
Distance260 miles
Latest bus departure15:55

Rockford to St. Louis Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rockford, IL - St. Louis

  1. What's the distance between Rockford and St. Louis by coach?

    The journey from Rockford to St. Louis by coach covers an approximate distance of 261 miles (420 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Rockford to St. Louis without flying?

    To travel from Rockford to St. Louis without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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

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24/10
US$89
25/10
US$80
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29/10
US$67
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US$72
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rockford, IL to St. Louis was searched and found on 29 Oct 2025 with a price of US$67

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 St. Louis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$67 to US$261 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 US$67, which is on 2025-10-29.

Usually Amtrak 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Rockford and St. Louis!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Rockford to St. Louis, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Rockford to St. Louis will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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