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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | East Side Transfer Center | Detroit Bus Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
 | Rockford, IL | Amtrak Station | No tags | |||||
 | East Side Transfer Center | Detroit Bus Station | No tags | |||||
| Rockford, IL | Amtrak Station | No tags | |||||
| Rockford, IL | Amtrak Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 4:14 PM CST.
Get from Rockford to Detroit
The journey takes about 9 hours 59 minutes, and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rockford, IL to Detroit, MI by bus
What is the travel distance from Rockford to Detroit?
The distance between Rockford and Detroit is approximately 487 km (302 miles).
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Rockford, IL to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $121To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rockford, IL to Detroit, MI, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $121 to $532 for a bus ticket from Rockford, IL to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $135 which is on 2025-11-28.
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.
