What's the distance between Rockford and Chicago by coach?

The distance between Rockford and Chicago by coach is approximately 74 miles (119 km).

How can I get from Rockford to Chicago without driving?

The best way to go from Rockford to Chicago without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Rockford to Chicago from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Rockford to Chicago on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:50	Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St	1h 25m	19:15	ORD Chicago O'Hare Airport Terminal 5	Cheapest
Bus	17:50	Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St	1h 10m	19:00	Chicago O'Hare International Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	17:50	Rockford, IL	2h	19:50	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Bus	18:50	Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St	1h 25m	20:15	ORD Chicago O'Hare Airport Terminal 5	No tags
Bus	19:20	Rockford, IL	2h	21:20	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Rockford to Chicago on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:55	East Side Transfer Center	2h 50m	18:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	03:20	Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St	1h 10m	04:30	Chicago O'Hare International Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	03:20	Rockford, IL	2h	05:20	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Bus	08:15	East Side Transfer Center	1h 40m	09:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	12:01	East Side Transfer Center	1h 49m	13:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Rockford to Chicago on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:55	East Side Transfer Center	2h 50m	18:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	03:20	Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St	1h 10m	04:30	Chicago O'Hare International Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	03:20	Rockford, IL	2h	05:20	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Bus	08:15	East Side Transfer Center	1h 40m	09:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	12:01	East Side Transfer Center	1h 49m	13:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Rockford to Chicago on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:55	East Side Transfer Center	2h 50m	18:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	03:20	Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St	1h 10m	04:30	Chicago O'Hare International Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	03:20	Rockford, IL	2h	05:20	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Bus	08:15	East Side Transfer Center	1h 40m	09:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	12:01	East Side Transfer Center	1h 49m	13:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Rockford to Chicago on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:55	East Side Transfer Center	2h 50m	18:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	03:20	Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St	1h 10m	04:30	Chicago O'Hare International Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	03:20	Rockford, IL	2h	05:20	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Bus	08:15	East Side Transfer Center	1h 40m	09:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	12:01	East Side Transfer Center	1h 49m	13:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Rockford to Chicago on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:55	East Side Transfer Center	2h 50m	18:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	03:20	Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St	1h 10m	04:30	Chicago O'Hare International Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	03:20	Rockford, IL	2h	05:20	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Bus	08:15	East Side Transfer Center	1h 40m	09:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	12:01	East Side Transfer Center	1h 49m	13:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Rockford to Chicago on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:15	East Side Transfer Center	1h 40m	09:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	03:20	Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St	1h 10m	04:30	Chicago O'Hare International Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	03:20	Rockford, IL	2h	05:20	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Bus	12:01	East Side Transfer Center	1h 49m	13:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	08:15	East Side Transfer Center	2h 35m	10:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Rockford to Chicago on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:55	East Side Transfer Center	2h 50m	18:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	03:20	Rockford IL, Van Galder, Walton St	1h 10m	04:30	Chicago O'Hare International Airport T2	Fastest
Bus	03:20	Rockford, IL	2h	05:20	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Bus	08:15	East Side Transfer Center	1h 40m	09:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	12:01	East Side Transfer Center	1h 49m	13:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 08:43 CST.

Get from Rockford to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

57bus per day

1h 25mAverage duration

73 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Coach USA

4/5160 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.5

Based on 160 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Coach USA ticket prices on this trip start at £24

Coach USA Rockford Chicago recent customer reviews

I’m very disappointed because I bought 2 tickets and we got the bus they send just one ticket and I have to buy another ticket at last minute I don’t know what’s going on??

Vilma S.

20 May 2025

Easy, easy, and simple

Luke T.

4 December 2024

Convenient and fast

Kris J.

15 September 2024

Amtrak

4/55,605 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5605 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £28

Amtrak Rockford Chicago recent customer reviews

Bus driver came 10 minutes and arrived at union station 20 minutes late causing me to miss my train ride

Dario W.

7 July 2024

good. very easy and nice

Samuel M.

5 July 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,426 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.8

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

What's the distance between Rockford and Chicago by coach?
The distance between Rockford and Chicago by coach is approximately 74 miles (119 km).
How can I get from Rockford to Chicago without driving?
The best way to go from Rockford to Chicago without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

22/11

£23

23/11

£17

Today

£13

25/11

£13

26/11

£12

27/11

£13

28/11

£11

29/11

£11

The cheapest trip from Rockford, IL to Chicago was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rockford, IL to Chicago as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £11 to £134 for a bus ticket from Rockford, IL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually FlixBus, Tornado Bus 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.