What is the distance between Springfield and Rockford?

The distance between the two cities is 175 miles (282 km).

Bus Springfield to Rockford from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Springfield to Rockford on September 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	10h	11:20am	East Side Transfer Center	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Springfield to Rockford on September 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	10h	11:20am	East Side Transfer Center	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 7:37 PM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Rockford.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $63	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$66 - $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 the good way to reach Rockford. The journey takes about 10 hours and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10hAverage Duration

$36Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Springfield, IL to Rockford, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$43

Average bus trip duration10h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure1:20am

Distance175 miles (281 km)

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Greyhound

3.5/587,270 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Springfield to Rockford Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Springfield, IL - Rockford, IL

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling 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.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Springfield to Rockford, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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	Avg Price$43	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time7h 29m	Avg Price$90	Daily Departures5

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