There are 7 ways to get from Rockford to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2514
5h 56m$61–91Drive 262.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockford to Indianapoliscar 262.7 mi
4h 43m$48–70Bus, train
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
8h 15m$140–234Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Indianapolis
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 39m$419–957Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
7h 11m$70–114Bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Indianapolis
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
5h 50m$113–617Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport, bus
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
6h 19m$82–341
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockford to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford to Indianapolis is to bus and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $410 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockford to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) and arriving at Indianapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Rockford and Indianapolis is 270 miles. The road distance is 264.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Rockford to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Rockford to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) station.
Rockford to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Rockford. It is currently 19:38 in Rockford and 20:38 in Indianapolis.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford to Indianapolis is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Rockford to Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Indianapolis 6 times a week. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $14–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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