Bus Tickets from Kansas City, MO to Rockford, IL

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: September 2 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Rockford

Bus
Average PriceUS$78 - US$150Average Duration16h 40m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$174 - US$174Average Duration12h 9m
54kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Kansas City to Rockford

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Rockford. The journey takes about 16 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
16h 40mAverage Duration
US$78Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Kansas City, MO to Rockford, IL: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$98
Average Bus Trip Duration16h 40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure3:50pm
Distance590 km
Latest bus departure6:50pm

Kansas City to Rockford Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Kansas City, MO - Rockford, IL

  1. What is the distance between Kansas City and Rockford?

    It's about 592 km (367 miles) from Kansas City to Rockford.

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Did you know?

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

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.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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