Bus Tickets from Rockford, IL to Champaign

TodayAug 6
from US$38
TomorrowAug 7
from US$38
FriAug 8
from US$41
SatAug 9
from US$41
SunAug 10
from US$44
MonAug 11
from US$36
TueAug 12
WedAug 13

Next departures to Champaign

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: East Side Transfer Center
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: Rockford, IL
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: East Side Transfer Center
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: Rockford, IL
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Rockford
    Departure location: Rockford, IL
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Champaign
    Destination location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 1:59 PM CDT.

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Bus Rockford, IL to Champaign: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$43
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 25m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure9:30am
Distance248 km
Latest bus departure3:55pm

Rockford to Champaign Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rockford, IL - Champaign

  1. How far is Rockford from Champaign?

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-04
US$80
08-05
US$34
Today
US$30
08-07
US$30
08-08
US$33
08-09
US$33
08-10
US$36
08-11
US$29
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rockford, IL to Champaign was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of US$29

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 Champaign, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$29 to US$218 for a bus ticket from Rockford, IL to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$29 which is on 2025-08-11.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling 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 travellers 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.

Will you be returning to Rockford, IL by bus?

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