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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Houston Bus Station | East Side Transfer Center | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood) | Rockford, (IL - EL Carrusel) | Fastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Houston Bus Station | East Side Transfer Center | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway | East Side Transfer Center | No tags | ||||
Expreso + Tornado Bus | Bus | Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood) | Rockford, (IL - EL Carrusel) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 9:10 PM CST.
Get from Houston to Rockford
The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Houston, US to Rockford, IL 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 Houston to Rockford?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Rockford start from $137. The average price for this route is around $139. 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 Houston to Rockford?
The average bus trip duration from Houston to Rockford is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 907 miles (1462 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 2h and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Rockford route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, Tornado Bus, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houston to Rockford?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Rockford at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Rockford?
A bus trip from Houston to Rockford generates an estimated 37 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 Houston to Rockford?
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 5752 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Rockford?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Houston to Rockford?
According to Busbud traveler 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 Houston to Rockford?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Rockford, IL was searched and found on Feb 8, 2026 with a price of $175To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Rockford, IL, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $175 to $295 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Rockford, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $175 which is on 2026-02-08.
