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How to get fromRockford to Indianapolisby bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Rockford to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or subway

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2514
    5h 56m
    $61–91

  2. Drive  262.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Indianapoliscar car 262.7 mi
    4h 43m
    $48–70

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    8h 15m
    $90–184

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    4h 36m
    $459–957

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    7h 11m
    $68–109

  6. Bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    5h 48m
    $108–567

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

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    6h 18m
    $82–351

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

Calendar134Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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.

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