There are 5 ways to get from Rockford to Fort Wayne by bus, plane, train, car, 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.
Bus, fly
best- 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 Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane ORD - FWA
3h 52m$102–350Drive 240.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockford to Fort Waynecar 240.3 mi
4h 45m$44–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
- Take the bus from Gary to Fort Waynebus
8h 21m$62–122Bus
- 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 to Fort Waynebus Bsb 24 / ...
8h 23m$58–121Bus via Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)
- Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Waynebus Bsb 24 / ...
8h 58m$56–109
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockford to Fort Wayne is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford to Fort Wayne is to bus and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $100 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockford to Fort Wayne. However, there are services departing from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal and arriving at Coldwater at Essex via Chicago and Central Station - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Rockford and Fort Wayne is 244 miles. The road distance is 241.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford to Fort Wayne without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 21m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Rockford to Fort Wayne, including transfers.
Rockford to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal station.
Rockford to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Fort Wayne is 1h ahead of Rockford. It is currently 3:17 PM in Rockford and 4:17 PM in Fort Wayne.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford to Fort Wayne is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Rockford to Fort Wayne.
What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Fort Wayne, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Coldwater at Essex via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago, Fort Wayne, and Central Station - Bay A in around 8h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
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
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
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary to Fort Wayne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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