How much is the bus ticket from Rockford to St. Louis?

The cheapest bus tickets from Rockford to St. Louis start from $68. The average price for this route is around $96. 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 St. Louis?

The average bus trip duration from Rockford to St. Louis is 12h 50m, covering a distance of 260 miles (420 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 41m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Rockford to St. Louis route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rockford to St. Louis?

The earliest bus departs from Rockford to St. Louis at 8:15am. And the latest bus departs at 5:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rockford to St. Louis?

A bus trip from Rockford to St. Louis generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Rockford to St. Louis?

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 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rockford to St. Louis?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Rockford to St. Louis?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 St. Louis?

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.

Bus Rockford to St. Louis from $72 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Rockford to St. Louis on January 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:50pm	Rockford, IL	9h 33m	10:23pm	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	4:20am	Rockford, IL	7h 41m	12:01pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
	4:20am	Rockford, IL	7h 41m	12:01pm	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:15am	East Side Transfer Center	15h 10m	11:25pm	Gateway Station	No tags
	5:35pm	East Side Transfer Center	14h 20m	7:55am	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:38 AM CST.

Get from Rockford to St. Louis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12h 50mAverage Duration

260 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,725 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,493 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

3.5/512,000 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rockford, IL to St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Rockford to St. Louis start from $68. The average price for this route is around $96. 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 St. Louis?
The average bus trip duration from Rockford to St. Louis is 12h 50m, covering a distance of 260 miles (420 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 41m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Rockford to St. Louis route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rockford to St. Louis?
The earliest bus departs from Rockford to St. Louis at 8:15am. And the latest bus departs at 5:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rockford to St. Louis?
A bus trip from Rockford to St. Louis generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Rockford to St. Louis?
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 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rockford to St. Louis?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Rockford to St. Louis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 St. Louis?
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.

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$89

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$89

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$72

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The cheapest trip from Rockford, IL to St. Louis was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $72

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 St. Louis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $72 to $261 for a bus ticket from Rockford, IL to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2026-01-12.