Bus from Rockford, IL to Elgin, IL, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Rockford to Elgin on November 30
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GreyhoundBus
East Side Transfer Center
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GreyhoundBus
East Side Transfer Center
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Get from Rockford to Elgin

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1hAverage Duration
56 kmDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rockford, IL to Elgin, IL, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Rockford to Elgin?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Rockford to Elgin start from $24. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Rockford to Elgin?

    The average bus travel time from Rockford to Elgin is 1h, covering a distance of 56 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 45m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Rockford to Elgin route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Rockford to Elgin?

    The earliest bus departs from Rockford to Elgin at 8:15am. And the latest bus departs at 3:55pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rockford to Elgin?

    A bus trip from Rockford to Elgin generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Rockford to Elgin?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rockford to Elgin?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Rockford to Elgin?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rockford to Elgin?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, 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.

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$14
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$273
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