How far is Rockford from Champaign?

The distance separating Rockford and Champaign is 154 miles (248 km).

Bus Rockford to Champaign from $29 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Rockford to Champaign on October 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:35am	East Side Transfer Center	3h 55m	3:30pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
11:35am	East Side Transfer Center	3h 55m	3:30pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
3:40pm	East Side Transfer Center	6h	9:40pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
11:35am	East Side Transfer Center	3h 55m	3:30pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
3:40pm	East Side Transfer Center	6h	9:40pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags

Bus Rockford, IL to Champaign: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$35

Average bus trip duration3h 55m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure9:30am

Distance154 miles (248 km)

Latest bus departure12:10pm

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Tornado Bus

3/5146 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,2 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $200 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

Greyhound

3.5/587,295 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,771 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Rockford to Champaign.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Rockford to Champaign, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Rockford to Champaign.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Rockford to Champaign while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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