Find coaches from Champaign to Rockford, IL

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Next departures from Champaign to Rockford on 30 September
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Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
East Side Transfer CenterCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Champaign to Rockford

Bus
Average priceUS$34 - US$44Average duration3h 40m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$54 - US$204Average duration6h
22kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Champaign to Rockford

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Rockford. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
3h 40mAverage duration
US$34Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Champaign to Rockford, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$36
Average bus trip duration3h 40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure12:10
Distance154 miles

Champaign to Rockford Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Champaign - Rockford, IL

  1. How far is Rockford from Champaign by coach?

    The journey from Champaign to Rockford by coach covers an approximate distance of 154 miles (248 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Rockford from Champaign without a car?

    You can reach Rockford from Champaign by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/09
US$71
29/09
US$35
Today
US$37
01/10
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02/10
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03/10
US$28
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Champaign to Rockford, IL was searched and found on 3 Oct 2025 with a price of US$28

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Champaign to Rockford, IL as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$28 to US$71 for a bus ticket from Champaign to Rockford, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$28, which is on 2025-10-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Champaign and Rockford!

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Champaign to Rockford will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

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