IL → IL · about 72 miles
Rockford to Chicago bus schedule
FlixBus, Greyhound and Van Galder run 151 direct buses a week from Rockford to Chicago. The fastest takes 1 hour 30 minutes; the first bus leaves at 3:20 AM and the last at 9:20 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 151
- Fastest trip
- 1h 30m
- First bus
- 3:20 AM
- Last bus
- 9:20 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:20 AM | 5:20 AM | 2h 00m | Daily | 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station) | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 4:20 AM | 6:20 AM | 2h 00m | Daily | 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station) | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 5:20 AM | 7:30 AM | 2h 10m | Daily | 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station) | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 6:20 AM | 8:30 AM | 2h 10m | Daily | 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station) | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 7:20 AM | 9:40 AM | 2h 20m | Daily | 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station) | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 8:15 AM | 9:55 AM | 1h 40m | Daily except Wed | Rockford Mass Transit to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:20 AM | 10:40 AM | 2h 20m | Daily | 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station) | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 9:20 AM | 11:30 AM | 2h 10m | Daily | 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station) | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 10:20 AM | 12:30 PM | 2h 10m | Daily | 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station) | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 11:20 AM | 1:30 PM | 2h 10m | Daily | 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station) | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 12:20 PM | 2:30 PM | 2h 10m | Daily | 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station) | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 1:20 PM | 3:20 PM | 2h 00m | Daily | 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station) | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 2:20 PM | 4:30 PM | 2h 10m | Daily | 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station) | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 3:20 PM | 5:50 PM | 2h 30m | Daily | 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station) | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 3:55 PM | 6:45 PM | 2h 50m | Daily | Rockford Mass Transit to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 4:20 PM | 7:00 PM | 2h 40m | Daily | 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station) | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 5:20 PM | 8:00 PM | 2h 40m | Daily | 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station) | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 6:15 PM | 7:45 PM | 1h 30m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Rockford Mass Transit to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:20 PM | 8:30 PM | 2h 10m | Daily | 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station) | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 7:20 PM | 9:20 PM | 2h 00m | Daily | 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station) | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 8:20 PM | 10:20 PM | 2h 00m | Daily | 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station) | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 9:20 PM | 11:20 PM | 2h 00m | Daily | 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station) | Van Galder Full timetable |
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Where to board in Rockford Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Rockford
Where the bus stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Rockford
Questions
How long is the bus from Rockford to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 30 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 10 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Rockford to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:20 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Rockford to Chicago?
FlixBus, Greyhound and Van Galder run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Rockford?
Buses to Chicago leave from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal and Rockford Mass Transit.