What is the travel distance from Gainesville to Rockford?

Gainesville and Rockford are 946 miles (1526 km) apart.

Bus Gainesville to Rockford from $172 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Gainesville to Rockford on November 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:25pm	Rosa Parks Station	1d 3h	2:30pm	East Side Transfer Center	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	4:05pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 20h	11:30am	East Side Transfer Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	10:40pm	Rosa Parks Station	1d 13h	11:30am	East Side Transfer Center	No tags

Get from Gainesville to Rockford

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $172, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 13hAverage Duration

946 milesDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Gainesville, FL to Rockford, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$281

Average bus trip duration1d 13h

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure12:25pm

Distance946 miles (1525 km)

Latest bus departure10:40pm

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FlixBus

3.5/511,155 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Gainesville to Rockford, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by bus only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Gainesville to Rockford.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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