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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Louisville, KY | East Side Transfer Center | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Louisville, KY | Rockford, IL | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Louisville, KY | Rockford, IL | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Louisville, KY | Rockford, IL | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Louisville, KY | East Side Transfer Center | No tags |
Get from Louisville to Rockford
The journey takes about 12 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Louisville to Rockford, IL by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Louisville to Rockford?
The cheapest bus tickets from Louisville to Rockford start from $125. The average price for this route is around $171. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Louisville to Rockford?
The average bus travel time from Louisville to Rockford is 12h 10m, covering a distance of 523 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 50m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Louisville to Rockford route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Louisville to Rockford?
The earliest bus departs from Louisville to Rockford at 2:50am. And the latest bus departs at 7:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Louisville to Rockford?
A bus trip from Louisville to Rockford generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Louisville to Rockford?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Louisville to Rockford?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Louisville to Rockford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Louisville to Rockford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Louisville to Rockford, IL was searched and found on Jan 6, 2026 with a price of $157To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Louisville to Rockford, IL, as early as possible.
