Bus Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH

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

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$64

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$65

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 55m	8:15 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	6:10 PM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 1/19/2026 8:15:00 AM to Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Greyhound US	9h 35m	3:55 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	2:30 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	Economy	$64	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 1/19/2026 3:55:00 PM to Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Greyhound US	15h 50m	6:15 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	11:05 AM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	Economy	$65	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 1/19/2026 6:15:00 PM to Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	15h 50m	6:15 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	11:05 AM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	Economy	$65	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 1/24/2026 6:15:00 PM to Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 1/25/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Greyhound US	9h 35m	3:55 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	2:30 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	Economy	$65	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 1/24/2026 3:55:00 PM to Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 1/25/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
FlixBus	8h 55m	8:15 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	6:10 PM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 1/24/2026 8:15:00 AM to Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH via Chicago, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  8h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Rockford, IL
  Bus Stop
  
  9:55 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 1/26/2026 8:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/26/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
- FlixBus
  
  7h 0m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Chicago
  Union Station
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Dayton, OH
  Northwest Hub Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $43
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 1/26/2026 10:00:00 AM to Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 1/26/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save $11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH is $52 on 2/1/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rockford, IL and Dayton, OH

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Rockford, IL and Dayton, OH.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 2 buses from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rockford, IL and Dayton, OH, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH starting from $52!

Cheapest Bus	$52
Fastest Bus	9h 55m
Earliest Bus	8:15 AM
Latest Bus	6:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	309.0 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Rockford, IL for Dayton, OH: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/19/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/18

Monday 01/19

$64

Tuesday 01/20

Wednesday 01/21

Thursday 01/22

Friday 01/23

Saturday 01/24

$65

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

Sunday 02/01

$52

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

The cheapest time to travel from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH

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

With a price starting from $64, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $65.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH, with $64. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $65.

How to save money travelling from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH

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 Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH 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 Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH, 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 Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH

These are the most booked bus companies between Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH from our users.

Greyhound US from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH:

Cheapest Price	$64
Fastest Bus	10h 35m
Earliest Bus	3:55 PM
Last Bus	6:15 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	1/15/2026

All bus stations and stops in Rockford, IL and Dayton, OH

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

Bus Stop

N Lyford Rd 725

East Side Transfer Center

Mulberry & N Main Bus Stop

E State, at Luther Center

Sandy Hollow & 7th

Old Troy Pike

Old Troy Pike 7581

Bus Stop

Northwest Hub Transit Center

Shiloh Springs Rd 2075

South Town Center

Miamisburg-Centerville Rd (At the 725 S.R. SAKE Japanese steakhouse) 2146

Mound @ Germantown Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH

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

FAQs about the Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH bus

How much does a Rockford, IL Dayton, OH bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $52 and takes 9h 55m to reach Dayton, OH. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $52 and $66. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Dayton, OH.

On average, how many connections are available from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH each day?

Every day, the Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH take?

The fastest bus from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH is offered by FlixBus and takes 9h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $64. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH?

The earliest bus arriving in Dayton, OH from Rockford, IL starts at 8:15 AM. 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 Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH?

The latest bus trip departing from Rockford, IL for Dayton, OH starts at 6:15 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 Rockford, IL Dayton, OH route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Rockford, IL and Dayton, OH?

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

What can I take with me on the Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH 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 Rockford, IL Dayton, OH 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 Rockford, IL Dayton, OH 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 Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rockford, IL to Dayton, OH

Economy

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

More bus routes to Rockford, IL and to Dayton, OH

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