Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Rockford, IL

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 19 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 19 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 19 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)
    Arrival time: August 21 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 19 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Philadelphia (Logan Square)
    Arrival time: August 21 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 19 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Schuylkill & Walnut
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Rockford.

Bus
Average Price$93 - $213Average Duration1d 5h
30kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$207 - $267Average Duration1d
108kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Philadelphia to Rockford

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Rockford. The journey takes about 1 day, 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $207, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
1d Average Duration
$207Cheapest ticket
108kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Rockford, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$134
Average bus trip duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure7:00am
Distance736 miles (1187 km)
Latest bus departure8:15pm

Philadelphia to Rockford Bus

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08/17
$118
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$85
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$107
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$130
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Rockford, IL was searched and found on Aug 19, 2025 with a price of $85

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

You can expect to pay from $85 to $139 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Rockford, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-08-19.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Philadelphia to Rockford, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Philadelphia to Rockford.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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