Buses to Rockford
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Rockford, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford to Elgin | United States | 72 km (45 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Rockford to Aurora | United States | 86 km (53 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Rockford to Madison | United States | 93 km (58 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Rockford to Naperville | United States | 95 km (59 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Rockford to Joliet | United States | 118 km (73 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Rockford to Chicago | United States | 128 km (80 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Rockford to Milwaukee | United States | 129 km (80 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Rockford to Davenport | United States | 148 km (92 mi) | about 2 h 55 min |
| Rockford to North Peoria | United States | 178 km (110 mi) | about 3 h 26 min |
| Rockford to Peoria | United States | 180 km (112 mi) | about 3 h 29 min |
| Rockford to Cedar Rapids | United States | 212 km (132 mi) | about 4 h 4 min |
| Rockford to South Bend | United States | 244 km (152 mi) | about 4 h 38 min |
| Rockford to New York City | United States | 1,267 km (787 mi) | about 22 h 59 min |
| Rockford to Toronto | Canada | 804 km (500 mi) | about 14 h 41 min |
| Rockford to Brooklyn | United States | 1,273 km (791 mi) | about 23 h 5 min |
| Rockford to Queens | United States | 1,282 km (796 mi) | about 23 h 15 min |
| Rockford to Houston | United States | 1,500 km (932 mi) | about 27 h 9 min |
| Rockford to Montréal | Canada | 1,291 km (802 mi) | about 23 h 25 min |
| Rockford to Philadelphia | United States | 1,194 km (742 mi) | about 21 h 40 min |
| Rockford to Manhattan | United States | 1,268 km (788 mi) | about 23 h |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.