What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Rockford?

The distance between the two cities is 735 miles (1185 km).

Philadelphia to Rockford from $93 | Refundable Tickets

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Departure time: August 21 at 1:25pm
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)
Arrival time: August 23 at 11:30am
Destination city: Rockford
Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 23h
Departure time: August 21 at 10:40am
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
Arrival time: August 22 at 11:30am
Destination city: Rockford
Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h
Departure time: August 21 at 8:30am
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Arrival time: August 22 at 11:30am
Destination city: Rockford
Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 4h
Departure time: August 21 at 7:20am
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: Cherry Hill Mall
Arrival time: August 22 at 11:30am
Destination city: Rockford
Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 5h
Departure time: August 21 at 7:00am
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: Schuylkill & Walnut
Arrival time: August 22 at 11:30am
Destination city: Rockford
Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 5h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Rockford.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$93 - $213	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$207 - $267	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 108kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud 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

Distance733 miles (1182 km)

Latest bus departure8:15pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,193 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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,178 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

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

Philadelphia to Rockford Bus

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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Philadelphia to Rockford but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Rockford, IL?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$134	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d	Avg Price$207	Daily Departures3

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Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Rockford, IL

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