How far is Rockford from Lafayette?

Rockford and Lafayette are 170 miles (275 km) apart.

Bus Rockford to Lafayette from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Rockford to Lafayette on October 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	3:55pm	East Side Transfer Center	6h 5m	11:00pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
	8:15am	East Side Transfer Center	4h 30m	1:45pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
	12:10pm	East Side Transfer Center	8h 5m	9:15pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	3:55pm	East Side Transfer Center	6h	10:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	3:55pm	East Side Transfer Center	6h	10:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags

Get from Rockford to Lafayette

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

6h 5mAverage Duration

167 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rockford, IL to Lafayette, IN: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$57

Average bus trip duration6h 5m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure8:15am

Distance167 miles (269 km)

Latest bus departure3:55pm

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FlixBus

3.5/511,127 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

3.5/587,344 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.

Amtrak

4/55,557 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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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 Lafayette!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Rockford to Lafayette, 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 Rockford to Lafayette.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Rockford to Lafayette, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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 travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

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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