What is the distance between Springfield and Rockford?

Springfield and Rockford are 282 km (175 miles) apart.

Bus from Springfield to Rockford starting at US$37 | Compare & Save up to 50%

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This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: August 14 at 1:20am
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Arrival time: August 14 at 11:30am
Destination city: Rockford
Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 10m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Rockford

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$37 - US$74	Average Duration10h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$66 - US$286	Average Duration7h 29m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Springfield to Rockford

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Rockford. The journey takes about 10 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10h 10mAverage Duration

US$37Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Springfield, IL to Rockford, IL: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$52

Average Bus Trip Duration10h 10m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure1:20am

Distance281 km

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Greyhound

3.5/587,168 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Based on 87168 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$59

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Springfield to Rockford Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Springfield, IL - Rockford, IL

What is the distance between Springfield and Rockford?
Springfield and Rockford are 282 km (175 miles) apart.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Springfield to Rockford.

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 Springfield to Rockford.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Springfield, IL to Rockford, IL?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time10h 10m	Avg PriceUS$52	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time7h 29m	Avg PriceUS$90	Daily Departures5

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Bus from Springfield, IL to Rockford, IL

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