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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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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | East Side Transfer Center | Union Depot | Cheapest | |||||
 | Rockford, IL | Union Depot | Fastest | |||||
| Rockford, IL | Union Depot | No tags | |||||
 | East Side Transfer Center | Union Depot | No tags | |||||
| Rockford, IL | Union Depot | No tags |
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Get from Rockford to Saint Paul
The journey takes about 11 hours 54 minutes, and with fares starting at just $119, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rockford, IL to Saint Paul, US 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 Rockford to Saint Paul?
The cheapest bus tickets from Rockford to Saint Paul start from $119. The average price for this route is around $144. 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 Rockford to Saint Paul?
The average bus travel time from Rockford to Saint Paul is 11h 54m, covering a distance of 446 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 21m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Rockford to Saint Paul route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Rockford to Saint Paul?
The earliest bus departs from Rockford to Saint Paul at 12:01pm. And the latest bus departs at 5:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rockford to Saint Paul?
A bus trip from Rockford to Saint Paul generates an estimated 11 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 Rockford to Saint Paul?
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 5654 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rockford to Saint Paul?
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 Rockford to Saint Paul?
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 Rockford to Saint Paul?
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 Rockford, IL to Saint Paul, US was searched and found on Dec 26, 2025 with a price of $144To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rockford, IL to Saint Paul, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $144 to $486 for a bus ticket from Rockford, IL to Saint Paul, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $148 which is on 2025-12-30.
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.
