What is the distance between Rockford and Appleton?

The distance between the two cities is 141 miles (226 km).

Bus Rockford to Appleton from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rockford to Appleton on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:15am	East Side Transfer Center	8h 15m	4:30pm	Appleton	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:50 AM CST.

Get from Rockford to Appleton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

8h 15mAverage Duration

140 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,600 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rockford, IL to Appleton by bus

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The cheapest trip from Rockford, IL to Appleton was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $45

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 Appleton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $45 to $45 for a bus ticket from Rockford, IL to Appleton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-11-24.