How far is Houston from Rockford?

The distance separating Houston and Rockford is 934 miles (1507 km).

Bus Houston to Rockford from $233 | Refundable Tickets

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One passenger / one way

Departure time: September 27 at 10:05am
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
Arrival time: September 29 at 11:30am
Destination city: Rockford
Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
Operated by: Greyhound + Valley Transit
Greyhound + Valley Transit
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 1h
Departure time: September 27 at 7:35pm
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Downtown Gray & Smith
Arrival time: September 29 at 11:30am
Destination city: Rockford
Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 15h
Departure time: September 27 at 7:50pm
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
Arrival time: September 29 at 11:30am
Destination city: Rockford
Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 15h
Departure time: September 27 at 10:00pm
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Houston Bus Station
Arrival time: September 29 at 11:30am
Destination city: Rockford
Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 13h
Departure time: September 27 at 11:45pm
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd
Arrival time: September 30 at 11:30am
Destination city: Rockford
Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 11h

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Bus Houston, US to Rockford, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$302

Average bus trip duration1d 15h

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure2:00am

Distance939 miles (1514 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,212 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Tornado Bus

3/5137 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.1

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $295 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

FlixBus

3.5/510,288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Valley Transit

3/529 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,428 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Houston and Rockford!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Houston to Rockford, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Houston to Rockford.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Houston to Rockford, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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!

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

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