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How to get to Rockford by bus
- Routes
- 11
- Trips per day
- 48
- bus lines
- 5
- Stations
- 3
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About Rockford
Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is one of Illinois' best vacation destinations and the state's fourth-largest city. With its vast, green open spaces, golf courses, four rivers, and Rock Cut State Park, this city offers many opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.
Rockford is often referred to as the City of Gardens, owing to its numerous beautifully-landscaped areas. The Anderson Japanese Gardens boasts the reputation of being one of the highest-quality Japanese gardens in North America, with picturesque water features and exotic plants; the perfect place for an afternoon stroll.
Head indoors to Rockford's museums on cooler days, including the Riverfront Museum Park and the Burpee Museum of Natural History. Finish the day with tickets for a show at the Coronado Performing Arts Centre and enjoy the atmospheric-style theatre and movie house's outstanding interior architecture.
Rockford is conveniently situated near three airports, Rockford International, Chicago O'Hare International, and Dane County Regional. Bus service runs from these airports and Union Station in Chicago to easily access the city. In addition, Amtrak Thruway buses connect Rockford to Amtrak's rail network, with destinations via train including Detroit, St. Louis, and even New York.
Station Information
The Van Galder Bus Office is located just off Interstate 90 in Rockford, Illinois. Although the bus stop doesn't have much in terms of amenities, it's in a resting area for road trips and buses. Grab coffee at the Starbucks, food at Burger King, or stay overnight in the Garden Inn just across the street. The terminal, which is operated by Van Galder Buses, services buses that run between Rockford and Madison, as well as Chicago O'Hare Airport and Union Station in downtown Chicago. Within the station building, there's a waiting room for you to enjoy your latte or burger, and a ticket kiosk if you have any questions about your trip.
Popular bus stations in Rockford:
- Van Galder Bus Office
- E Side Tranfer Ctr
- EL Carrusel
What bus companies travel to Rockford, IL?
Located in Illinois, Rockford is accessible by bus from 11 other cities. You can choose from 48 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Rockford on Wanderu. FlixBus US usually has the most buses on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Rockford are also available.
Bus companies serving Rockford
| Bus | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 275 | 1 day, 12 hrs, 1 min | CHF 139.54 |
| Greyhound | 12 | 9 hrs, 30 mins | CHF 60.79 |
| Amtrak Thruway | 6 | 2 hrs, 2 mins | CHF 27.63 |
| Coach USA | 1 | 1 hr, 10 mins | CHF 23.55 |
| Tornado Bus | 6 | 10 hrs, 49 mins | CHF 131.23 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound buses are outfitted with power outlets, free WiFi, washrooms, and air conditioning for your comfort.
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railways. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard washroom facilities.
Which bus carrier has the best service to Rockford?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to Rockford by bus with Amtrak Thruway, giving it a 5 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that Amtrak Thruway had the most comfortable bus service to Rockford, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Amtrak Thruway at 4.5 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Rockford punctually, travellers suggest that Amtrak Thruway has the best on-time performance on its bus schedules to Rockford, rating it 4.9 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
CHF 8.75 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Rockford, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Rockford. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Rockford was CHF 9.10.
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The most popular bus stations in Rockford are Van Galder Bus Office, E Side Tranfer Ctr and EL Carrusel. Van Galder Bus Office is the busiest, with the most bus arrivals.
The closest airport to Rockford is Chicago Rockford Intl Airport (RFD), located 8.4 kilometres from the city centre of Rockford.
Rockford ranks number 3 among the most popular bus destinations in Illinois. Rockford ranks number 221 among bus destinations in the country. Rockford ranks number 22 in Illinois by the number of places connected to it by bus. There are 41 direct bus schedules arriving in Rockford each day.
The population of Rockford is 148,278. It ranks number 3 by population in Illinois. It ranks number 147 by population in the country.
A short bus trip to Rockford, under 60 miles, can cost as little as CHF 8.75. A 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Rockford starts at CHF 11.68. A longer trip by bus to Rockford can be as cheap as CHF 32.55. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as CHF 8.75.
People who take the bus to Rockford are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a bus last minute make taking a bus to Rockford easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest bus station to the city centre of Rockford is EL Carrusel, located just 2.3 kilometres away. Select EL Carrusel as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Rockford. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
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