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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Iowa City | East Side Transfer Center | CheapestFastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 4:12 PM CST.
Get from Iowa City to Rockford
The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Iowa City to Rockford, IL by bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Iowa City to Rockford, IL was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $29To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Iowa City to Rockford, IL, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $29 to $68 for a bus ticket from Iowa City to Rockford, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-27.
