Bus Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

from $117

tomorrow

from $125

Sunday

Monday

from $128

Tuesday

from $137

Wednesday

Thursday

from $129

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	18h 0m	8:30 PM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	2:30 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop		Economy	$117	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 7/25/2025 8:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/26/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
	Greyhound US	18h 25m	5:05 PM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	11:30 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop		Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 7/25/2025 5:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/26/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 0m	8:30 PM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	2:30 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$125	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 7/26/2025 8:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Greyhound US	18h 25m	5:05 PM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	11:30 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 7/26/2025 5:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
FlixBus	18h 0m	8:30 PM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	2:30 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$129	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 7/26/2025 8:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Greyhound US	18h 25m	5:05 PM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	11:30 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$130	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 7/26/2025 5:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL via Chicago, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  24h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:45 AM
  
  Atlanta, GA
  Garnett Transit Station
  
  12:10 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $84
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 7/28/2025 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2025 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 15m
  
  0
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  11:30 AM
  
  Rockford, IL
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2025 9:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Travel time is 6h 45m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	18h 0m	8:30 PM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	2:30 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop		Economy	$128	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 7/28/2025 8:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
	Greyhound US	18h 25m	5:05 PM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	11:30 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop		Economy	$146	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 7/28/2025 5:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL via Chicago, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  24h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:45 AM
  
  Atlanta, GA
  Garnett Transit Station
  
  12:10 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $84
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 7/28/2025 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2025 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 15m
  
  0
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  11:30 AM
  
  Rockford, IL
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2025 9:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Travel time is 6h 45m longer, but you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	18h 0m	8:30 PM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	2:30 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop		Economy	$137	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 7/29/2025 8:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
	Greyhound US	18h 25m	5:05 PM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	11:30 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop		Economy	$167	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 7/29/2025 5:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL via Chicago, you can save more than $38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  24h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:45 AM
  
  Atlanta, GA
  Garnett Transit Station
  
  12:10 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $81
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 7/31/2025 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 15m
  
  0
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  11:30 AM
  
  Rockford, IL
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2025 9:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Travel time is 6h 45m longer, but you will save $38

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	18h 0m	8:30 PM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	2:30 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop		Economy	$129	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 7/31/2025 8:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
	Greyhound US	18h 25m	5:05 PM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	11:30 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop		Economy	$157	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 7/31/2025 5:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL via Chicago, you can save more than $30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  24h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:45 AM
  
  Atlanta, GA
  Garnett Transit Station
  
  12:10 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $81
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 7/31/2025 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 15m
  
  0
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  11:30 AM
  
  Rockford, IL
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2025 9:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Travel time is 6h 45m longer, but you will save $30

Frequency of bus connections between Atlanta, GA and Rockford, IL

See here how frequent the connections between Atlanta, GA and Rockford, IL are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Atlanta, GA and Rockford, IL.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 buses from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Atlanta, GA and Rockford, IL, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 2 times every day by bus from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL starting from $117!

Cheapest Bus	$117
Fastest Bus	18h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:05 PM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	641.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Atlanta, GA for Rockford, IL: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/20

Monday 07/21

Tuesday 07/22

Wednesday 07/23

Thursday 07/24

Friday 07/25

$117

Saturday 07/26

$125

Sunday 07/27

Monday 07/28

$128

Tuesday 07/29

$137

Wednesday 07/30

Thursday 07/31

$129

Friday 08/01

$120

Saturday 08/02

Sunday 08/03

Monday 08/04

Tuesday 08/05

Wednesday 08/06

Thursday 08/07

Friday 08/08

Saturday 08/09

Sunday 08/10

Monday 08/11

Tuesday 08/12

Wednesday 08/13

Thursday 08/14

Friday 08/15

Saturday 08/16

The cheapest time to travel from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $117, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $137.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL, with $117. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $126.

How to save money travelling from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Atlanta, GA and Rockford, IL

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Atlanta, GA and Rockford, IL.

Civic Center MARTA Station

West Peachtree St NW 435

Garnett Transit Station

Forsyth Street Southwest 232

Arts Center Tower

W Peachtree Street 1255

Bus Stop

Five Points

Alabama Street 30

Bus Stop

N Lyford Rd 725

East Side Transfer Center

E State, at Luther Center

Mulberry & N Main Bus Stop

Sandy Hollow & 7th

Service and Comfort on the bus from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL? Or which bus companies serve the route Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL bus

How much does a Atlanta, GA Rockford, IL bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $117 and takes 18h 0m to reach Rockford, IL. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $117 and $167. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Rockford, IL.

On average, how many connections are available from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL each day?

Every day, the Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL take?

The fastest bus from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL is offered by FlixBus and takes 18h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $117. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL?

The earliest bus arriving in Rockford, IL from Atlanta, GA starts at 5:05 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL?

The latest bus trip departing from Atlanta, GA for Rockford, IL starts at 8:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Atlanta, GA Rockford, IL route?

When traveling by bus from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Atlanta, GA and Rockford, IL?

You can check all the direct connections between Atlanta, GA and Rockford, IL by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Atlanta, GA Rockford, IL bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Atlanta, GA Rockford, IL bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Atlanta, GA to Rockford, IL

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Atlanta, GA and to Rockford, IL

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Atlanta, GA and to Rockford, IL. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!