How far is Milwaukee from Rockford?

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

Bus Milwaukee to Rockford from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Milwaukee to Rockford on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	5h 20m	2:20pm	East Side Transfer Center	Cheapest
Bus	6:30am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	4h 50m	11:20am	East Side Transfer Center	Fastest
Bus	9:20am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	5h	2:20pm	East Side Transfer Center	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Rockford on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	4h 10m	10:40am	East Side Transfer Center	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:49 AM CST.

Get from Milwaukee to Rockford

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

5hAverage Duration

75 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

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

3.5/587,397 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Milwaukee to Rockford, IL by bus

How far is Milwaukee from Rockford?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$49

11/25

$55

Today

$62

11/27

$50

11/28

No data

11/29

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11/30

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12/01

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The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Rockford, IL was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $49

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 $49 to $122 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 $50 which is on 2025-11-27.