Rockford Mass Transit District

Rockford Mass Transit District The Rockford Mass Transit District provides Fixed Route and Paratransit Service to the cities of Rockford and Loves Park and the Village of Machesney Park.

The 40 fixed route buses operate over 17 routes Monday thru Saturday, 6 night routes and 5 routes on Sundays. Our Paratransit service is a origin to destination service for persons with disabilities such that their disability limits their ability to ride the fixed route. Information on both of these services can be found on our website or by contacting RMTD at 815.961.9000. RMTD tiene materiales e

n español disponible en nuestro Centro de Transferencia de Transporte o nos puede llamar al 815.961.9000 y le podemos enviar lo que necesita.

06/04/2026

The City Market Trolley is back, and we invite you to ride!

Leave the car behind and hop aboard our historic trolley as it takes you through downtown Rockford. Now through August 28, the trolley will be rolling every Friday, providing a fun and convenient way to enjoy all that downtown has to offer.

Best of all, rides are completely free! So come out this Friday, take a ride, and experience the charm of downtown Rockford aboard the City Market Trolley.

05/30/2026

Long ride ahead? Sounds like the perfect time to start a new book 📚🚌

From self-growth reads to page-turning fiction, here are a few titles to add to your summer reading list for the ride.

Which one are you picking up first?

05/30/2026

There are a lot of misconceptions about public transit and EDU Ride. So we’re clearing a few things up. 👀🚌

05/29/2026

Sometimes the smallest change can make your day feel completely different 🚌✨

A different bus stop could lead to a new favorite spot, a better routine, or simply a fresh perspective on your city.

With EDU Ride, exploring more of Rockford is easy — and free for post-secondary students.

No more early alarms, homework, or rushing to class 😎School’s out, and summer is almost here. What’s on your summer buck...
05/29/2026

No more early alarms, homework, or rushing to class 😎

School’s out, and summer is almost here. What’s on your summer bucket list? ☀️

05/28/2026

POV: you decided to make your commute life easier and ride RMTD for free 😌

05/28/2026

Tuition? Not free. Textbooks? Not free. Your bus ride? ✅ Free.

EDU Ride gives post-secondary students in Rockford free access to RMTD — no fees, no catch. Just show your student ID and ride.

The bus is full of people who might just become your next study buddy, coworker, or friend. 👀All it takes is one questio...
05/28/2026

The bus is full of people who might just become your next study buddy, coworker, or friend. 👀

All it takes is one question to break the ice. We gave you the openers, so now the rest is up to you. 😄

05/27/2026

Rockford has a lot going on this summer — and the bus goes right through all of it. 🚌

Whatever's happening downtown, RMTD keeps you in the middle of the action without the parking headache.

Hop on and see where the summer takes you. ☀️

05/26/2026

The transportation industry has a career path for just about every skill set.

Where could a career in transit take you? 🤔

Address

201 North Winnebago Street
Rockford, IL
61103

Opening Hours

Monday 5:15am - 11:15pm
Tuesday 5:15am - 11:15pm
Wednesday 5:15am - 11:15pm
Thursday 5:15am - 11:15pm
Friday 5:15am - 11:15pm
Saturday 6am - 5:45pm
Sunday 9:15am - 5:15pm

Telephone

(815) 961-2222

Website

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