Trains tickets from Boston, MA, US to Rockford, IL

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Next departures to Rockford

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: Rockford, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: Rockford, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: Rockford, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: South Station (Train Terminal)
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: Rockford, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: South Station (Train Terminal)
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: Rockford, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Rockford.

Average Price$183 - $293Average Duration1d 14h
37kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$276 - $276Average Duration1d 1h
134kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Boston to Rockford

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Rockford. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $276, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
1d 1hAverage Duration
$276Cheapest ticket
134kgCO₂ emissions

Train Boston, MA, US to Rockford, IL: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$276
Average train trip duration1d 1h
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure12:50pm
Distance912 miles (1470 km)
Latest train departure12:57pm

Boston to Rockford Train

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Rockford, IL was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of $409

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

You can expect to pay from $409 to $1,144 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Rockford, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $409 which is on 2025-08-30.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Rockford you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Boston and Rockford compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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