Bus Tickets from Indianapolis to Rockford, IL

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Downtown Transit Center
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: Rockford, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: East Side Transfer Center
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Rockford
    Destination location: Rockford, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Rockford.

Bus
Average Price$48 - $136Average Duration8h 50m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$76 - $76Average Duration8h 40m
33kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Indianapolis to Rockford

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Rockford. The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
8h 40mAverage Duration
$76Cheapest ticket
33kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Indianapolis to Rockford, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$77
Average bus trip duration8h 50m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure3:15am
Distance227 miles (365 km)
Latest bus departure10:50am

Indianapolis to Rockford Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/29
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07/30
$40
Today
$50
08/01
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08/02
$45
08/03
$62
08/04
$45
08/05
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Rockford, IL was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $40

To 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 $40 to $89 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 $45 which is on 2025-08-04.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Indianapolis to Rockford.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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Bus from Indianapolis to Rockford, IL

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Train from Indianapolis to Rockford, IL

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