There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Rockford by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
3h 37m$462–1,155Drive 267 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Rockfordcar 267 mi
4h 55m$49–71Bus via Lafayette
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
6h 14m$120–166Train, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus Van Galder
10h 9m$100–197Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Rockford267 mi
4h 55mFly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemontsubway
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus
4h 43m$87–392Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus Greyhound US0154S / ...
8h 36m$66–111
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Rockford is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Rockford is to fly and bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $460 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Rockford. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Airport and arriving at 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal via Purdue Memorial Union and Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Rockford is 253 miles. The road distance is 268.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Rockford without a car is to bus via Lafayette which takes 6h 14m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Rockford, including transfers.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Rockford bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Indianapolis Airport station.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Rockford bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Purdue Memorial Union station.
Rockford is 1h behind Indianapolis Airport (IND). It is currently 10:22 AM in Indianapolis Airport (IND) and 9:22 AM in Rockford.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Rockford is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Rockford.
What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and Rockford, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis Airport to Rockford via Purdue Memorial Union, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 6h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemont
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–25
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–25
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $14–35
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–25
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–36
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $28–31
- Walk up Cash
- $33–36
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Rockford
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
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