Trips to Rockford

Three times a month RMTD provides trips to Rockford, IL

At least three (3) times a month RMTD provides trips to Rockford for persons who either need to attend medical appointments or who would like to go shopping. These routes do fill up, so make your reservation for a ride shortly after you schedule your doctor’s appointment. 

Call our dispatch staff at (815) 288-2117 or (888) 239-9228 for more information. 

Please see the fares tab of this web site for more information. 

At least three (3) times a month, RMTD provides trips to Rockford.

Reminders for riders:

  • In light of COVID-19, riders will be asked to abide by the mandate from the Federal Transit Administration (FTQ) to socially distance and wear a mask while on the bus.
  • Persons who need a ride to a medical appointment in Rockford are asked to schedule those appointments for between 9:00 AM and Noon.
  • Cost for rides is $0.35/mile. Fares for older adults, persons with disabilities and veterans is capped at $5.00 per ride, one way. $10.00 round trip.
  • Medical appointment rides are Medicaid eligible. Certain restrictions may apply. Ask RMTD dispatch for additional information.
  • Shopping bags are limited to four (4) per rider. a $1.00 charge will be applied for each additional bag.

2025 Dates for the Rockford Route

January 7 (Tuesday)
January 16 (Thursday)
January 28 (Tuesday)

February 6 (Thursday)
February 18 (Tuesday)
February 27 (Thursday)

March 11 (Tuesday)
March 20 (Thursday)
March 27 (Tuesday)

April 3 (Thursday)
April 15 (Tuesday)
April 24 (Thursday)

May 6 (Tuesday)
May 15 (Thursday)
May 27 (Tuesday)

June 5 (Thursday)
June 17 (Tuesday)
June 26 (Thursday)

July 8 (Tuesday)
July 24 (Thursday)
July 29 (Tuesday)

August 12 (Tuesday)
August 21 (Thursday)
August 26 (Tuesday)

September 9 (Tuesday)
September 18 (Thursday)
September 30 (Tuesday)

October 9 (Thursday)
October 21 (Tuesday)
October 30 (Thursday)

November 4 (Tuesday)
November 13 (Thursday)
November 25 (Tuesday)

December 4 (Thursday)
December 9 (Tuesday)
December 18 (Thursday)