How far is Minneapolis from Rockford?

Minneapolis and Rockford are 285 miles (460 km) apart.

Bus Minneapolis to Rockford from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Minneapolis to Rockford on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30am	Minneapolis Bus Station	6h 25m	11:55am	East Side Transfer Center	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:15am	Minneapolis Bus Station	11h 5m	11:20am	East Side Transfer Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 12:16 PM CST.

Get from Minneapolis to Rockford

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

7h 25mAverage Duration

285 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

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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.

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

How far is Minneapolis 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

11/25

$57

11/26

$96

Today

$78

11/28

$57

11/29

$57

11/30

$112

12/01

No data

12/02

$51

The cheapest trip from Minneapolis to Rockford, IL was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $164 for a bus ticket from Minneapolis to Rockford, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-12-02.