Bus Tickets from Rockford, IL to Milwaukee

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Next departures to Milwaukee

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: East Side Transfer Center
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Milwaukee
    Destination location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: East Side Transfer Center
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Milwaukee
    Destination location: Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: Rockford, IL
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Milwaukee
    Destination location: MKE Airport - Trains
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: East Side Transfer Center
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Milwaukee
    Destination location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: East Side Transfer Center
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Milwaukee
    Destination location: Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Rockford, IL to Milwaukee: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$46
Average bus trip duration4h 55m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure8:15am
Distance75 miles (120 km)
Latest bus departure12:10pm

Rockford to Milwaukee Bus

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

Best price found
07/29
$60
07/30
$63
Today
$44
08/01
$41
08/02
$39
08/03
$36
08/04
$28
08/05
$58
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rockford, IL to Milwaukee was searched and found on Aug 4, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $71 for a bus ticket from Rockford, IL to Milwaukee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-08-04.

Usually Amtrak 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

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 Milwaukee!

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Rockford to Milwaukee that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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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.

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 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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