There are 8 ways to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Indianapolis by bus, plane, taxi, train, rideshare, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 35m$153–462Drive 264.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Indianapoliscar 264.6 mi
4h 40m$49–70Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Rockford Airport (RFD) to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456taxi
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
8h 28m$153–206Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Harvardtaxi
- Take the train from Harvard to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
8h 35m$151–189Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rockford-RFD to Indianapolis264.6 mi
4h 40mTaxi, bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Rockford-Airport-RFD to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminaltaxi
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
6h 7m$112–512Taxi, train via Elburn
- Take the taxi from Rockford Airport (RFD) to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456taxi
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
9h 27m$148–191Bus
- Take the bus from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
10h 32m$123–195
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Indianapolis is to bus and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $150 - $470.
The distance between Rockford Airport (RFD) and Indianapolis is 273 miles. The road distance is 266.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Indianapolis without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 8h 28m and costs $150 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Rockford Airport (RFD). It is currently 5:41 PM in Rockford Airport (RFD) and 6:41 PM in Indianapolis.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford Airport (RFD) to Indianapolis is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Indianapolis.
There are 878+ hotels available in Indianapolis.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rockford Airport (RFD) and Indianapolis. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Rockford Airport (RFD), USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Indianapolis Union Station via Beloit Transfer Center, Downtown Transfer Center, N Pontiac, 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal, and Chicago Train Station in around 10h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Harvard to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $30–50
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $35–140
Spee-Dee Transportation
- Phone
- +1-815-963-3322
- Website
- speedeetaxirockford.com
Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-815-961-8888
- Website
- checker-cab.business.site
Spee-Dee Transportation
- Phone
- +1-815-963-3322
- Website
- speedeetaxirockford.com
Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-815-961-8888
- Website
- checker-cab.business.site
Spee-Dee Transportation
- Phone
- +1-815-963-3322
- Website
- speedeetaxirockford.com
Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-815-961-8888
- Website
- checker-cab.business.site
Spee-Dee Transportation
- Phone
- +1-815-963-3322
- Website
- speedeetaxirockford.com
Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-815-961-8888
- Website
- checker-cab.business.site
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