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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Detroit Bus Station | East Side Transfer Center | Cheapest | |||||
 | Detroit Bus Station | East Side Transfer Center | Fastest | |||||
| Detroit Bus Station | East Side Transfer Center | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to RockfordAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Rockford. The journey takes about 13 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Detroit, MI to Rockford, IL: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Detroit, MI - Rockford, IL
What is the distance between Detroit and Rockford?
The distance covered from Detroit to Rockford is 487 km (302 miles).
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Rockford, IL was searched and found on Aug 24, 2025 with a price of US$43To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Detroit, MI to Rockford, IL, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$43 to US$59 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Rockford, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$51 which is on 2025-08-25.
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Did you know?
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
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