Bus Tickets from Boston, MA, US to Rockford, IL

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  • Departure time: December 13 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston (South Station)
    Arrival time: December 14 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 13 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: 151 Steel Pl, Cambridge
    Arrival time: December 15 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 13 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Brookline - Coolidge Corner Theatre
    Arrival time: December 15 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 13 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston (South Station)
    Arrival time: December 15 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 13 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Brookline - Coolidge Corner Theatre
    Arrival time: December 16 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Rockford.

Bus
Average Price$164 - $293Average Duration1d 14h
37kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Train
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

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

Average ticket price$195
Average bus trip duration1d 14h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance911 miles (1469 km)
Latest bus departure10:00pm

Boston to Rockford Bus

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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!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

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