How far is Rockford from Madison?

The distance separating Rockford and Madison is 60 miles (96 km).

Bus Rockford to Madison from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Rockford to Madison on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15pm	East Side Transfer Center	1h 25m	3:40pm	North Lake St	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	East Side Transfer Center	1h 10m	3:25pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	East Side Transfer Center	1h 10m	3:25pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	East Side Transfer Center	1h 25m	3:40pm	North Lake St	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	East Side Transfer Center	1h 25m	3:40pm	North Lake St	No tags

Get from Rockford to Madison

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

60 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rockford, IL to Madison, WI by bus

How far is Rockford from Madison?

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

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11/10

$17

11/11

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$15

11/13

$16

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$15

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The cheapest trip from Rockford, IL to Madison, WI was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $15

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 Madison, WI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $17 for a bus ticket from Rockford, IL to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-14.