How far is Milwaukee from Rockford?

Milwaukee and Rockford are 76 miles (122 km) apart.

Bus Milwaukee to Rockford from $27 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Milwaukee to Rockford on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:20am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	5h 10m	2:30pm	East Side Transfer Center	Cheapest
6:30am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	4h 50m	11:20am	East Side Transfer Center	Fastest
9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	5h 30m	2:30pm	East Side Transfer Center	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Rockford on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	5h 30m	2:30pm	East Side Transfer Center	Cheapest
6:30am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	4h 50m	11:20am	East Side Transfer Center	Fastest
9:20am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	5h 10m	2:30pm	East Side Transfer Center	No tags

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Bus Milwaukee to Rockford, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$41

Average bus trip duration5h 10m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure6:30am

Distance75 miles (120 km)

Latest bus departure9:20am

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FlixBus

3.5/510,816 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,304 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Milwaukee to Rockford Bus

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

Best price found

10/06

$29

10/07

$44

Today

$62

10/09

$45

10/10

No data

10/11

$39

10/12

No data

10/13

No data

The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Rockford, IL was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of $29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Milwaukee to Rockford, IL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $81 for a bus ticket from Milwaukee to Rockford, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-10-11.

Usually Greyhound 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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Milwaukee to Rockford.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach 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 Milwaukee to Rockford.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Milwaukee to Rockford while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus Tickets from Milwaukee to Rockford, IL

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Bus Milwaukee to Rockford, IL: Trip Overview

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