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How to get fromIndianapolis to Rock Cityby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis to Rock City by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Harvard to Rock Citytaxi taxi
    8h 3m
    $179–240

  2. Drive 288.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Rock Citycar car 288.8 mi
    5h 17m
    $53–77

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Harvard to Rock Citytaxi taxi
    9h 10m
    $212–321

  4. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane IND - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Rock Citycar car
    6h 34m
    $97–618

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to Rock Citytaxi taxi
    8h 30m
    $178–253

  6. Bus, taxi via Beloit

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Beloit Transfer Center to Rock Citytaxi taxi
    10h 25m
    $130–190

  7. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Beloit Transfer Center to Rock Citytaxi taxi
    11h 45m
    $157–273

  8. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to Rock Citytaxi taxi
    7h 9m
    $570–1,357

  9. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Harvard to Rock Citytaxi taxi
    7h 42m
    $196–526

Indianapolis (IND) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights

Calendar145Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Indianapolis to Rock City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 294.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Rock City, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Rock City. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Clinton & Quincy, take the line 124 bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Harvard, then take the taxi to Rock City. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Washington & Jefferson, take the bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Harvard, then take the taxi to Rock City.

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