How far is Washington from Rockford?

The distance between the two cities is 667 miles (1075 km).

Bus Washington to Rockford from $114 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Rockford on October 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	6:30am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	2d 6h	11:30am	East Side Transfer Center	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	11:45am	Dupont Circle	2d	11:30am	East Side Transfer Center	No tags
	1:20pm	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	1d 23h	11:30am	East Side Transfer Center	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 18h	11:30am	East Side Transfer Center	No tags
	11:55pm	Union Station	1d 12h	11:30am	East Side Transfer Center	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Rockford.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$114 - $238	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$180 - $275	Average Duration21h 5m	CO₂ emissions 98kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Washington to Rockford

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Rockford. The journey takes about 21 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $180, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

21h 5mAverage Duration

$180Cheapest ticket

98kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Rockford, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$139

Average bus trip duration1d 6h

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure6:30am

Distance668 miles (1076 km)

Latest bus departure11:55pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,290 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,758 reviews

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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Did you know?

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

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

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 Washington, DC, US to Rockford, IL?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 6h	Avg Price$139	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time21h 5m	Avg Price$180	Daily Departures2

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