Trains tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Rockford, IL

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 17 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: Rockford, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 17 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: Rockford, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 17 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: Rockford, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 17 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: Rockford, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 17 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: Rockford, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Rockford.

Average Price$109 - $213Average Duration1d 5h
30kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$207 - $267Average Duration1d
108kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Philadelphia to Rockford

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Rockford. The journey takes about 1 day, 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $207, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
1d Average Duration
$207Cheapest ticket
108kgCO₂ emissions

Train Philadelphia, PA to Rockford, IL: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$207
Average train trip duration1d
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure9:46am
Distance733 miles (1182 km)
Latest train departure1:03pm

Philadelphia to Rockford Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Rockford, IL was searched and found on Aug 17, 2025 with a price of $254

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

You can expect to pay from $254 to $794 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Rockford, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $254 which is on 2025-08-17.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Philadelphia and Rockford is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Rockford.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Rockford, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Philadelphia and Rockford, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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