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How to get fromIndianapolis to Rockfordby bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Rockford by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or subway

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus FlixBus 2514
    6h 1m
    $67–99

  2. Drive 263.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Rockfordcar car 263.4 mi
    4h 42m
    $49–70

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    8h 9m
    $102–194

  4. Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    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 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    5h 23m
    $459–1,412

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    6h 49m
    $68–120

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemontsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 29m
    $88–390

  7. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 49m
    $91–370

  8. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FWA - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    6h 54m
    $104–406

Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar100Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 269 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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