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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Indianapolis Bus Station | East Side Transfer Center | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Downtown Transit Center | East Side Transfer Center | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Greyhound Amtrak Station | Rockford, IL | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Indianapolis Bus Station | East Side Transfer Center | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Downtown Transit Center | East Side Transfer Center | No tags |
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Get from Indianapolis to Rockford
The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Indianapolis to Rockford, IL by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Rockford?
The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Rockford start from $62. The average price for this route is around $119. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Indianapolis to Rockford?
The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to Rockford is 8h 40m, covering a distance of 365 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Rockford route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Indianapolis to Rockford?
The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Rockford at 3:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Rockford?
A bus trip from Indianapolis to Rockford generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Indianapolis to Rockford?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5654 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Rockford?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Indianapolis to Rockford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Indianapolis to Rockford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Rockford, IL was searched and found on Dec 25, 2025 with a price of $64To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Indianapolis to Rockford, IL, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $64 to $153 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Rockford, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $106 which is on 2025-12-30.
