Bus Rockford, IL to Indianapolis: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

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$39

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$37

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$38

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 45m	8:15 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	3:00 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 12/6/2025 8:15:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Greyhound US	10h 19m	12:01 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	11:20 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:01:00 PM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 19m
Greyhound US	7h 10m	3:55 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	12:05 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 12/6/2025 3:55:00 PM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Greyhound US	5h 49m	12:01 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	6:50 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:01:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 49m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 45m	8:15 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	3:00 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:15:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Greyhound US	10h 19m	12:01 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	11:20 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:01:00 PM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 19m
Greyhound US	7h 10m	3:55 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	12:05 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 12/8/2025 3:55:00 PM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Greyhound US	5h 49m	12:01 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	6:50 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:01:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 49m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 45m	8:15 AM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	3:00 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 12/10/2025 8:15:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Greyhound US	5h 49m	12:01 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	6:50 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 12/10/2025 12:01:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 49m
Greyhound US	10h 0m	3:55 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	2:55 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 12/10/2025 3:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Greyhound US	10h 19m	12:01 PM	Rockford, IL	Bus Stop	11:20 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$56	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Rockford, IL (USA) at 12/10/2025 12:01:00 PM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 19m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis is $37 on 12/8/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rockford, IL and Indianapolis

See here how frequent the connections between Rockford, IL and Indianapolis are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Rockford, IL and Indianapolis.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 11 buses from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rockford, IL and Indianapolis, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis starting from $37!

Cheapest Bus	$37
Fastest Bus	6h 45m
Earliest Bus	8:15 AM
Latest Bus	3:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	231.2 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Rockford, IL for Indianapolis: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

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Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$39

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$37

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$38

Thursday 12/11

$40

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $37, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $39.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis, with $37. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $53.

How to save money travelling from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rockford, IL and Indianapolis

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Rockford, IL and Indianapolis.

Bus Stop

N Lyford Rd 725

East Side Transfer Center

Mulberry & N Main Bus Stop

E State, at Luther Center

Sandy Hollow & 7th

Mile Square

Monument Circle 2250

Washington / Delaware

E Washington St between N Delaware St and N Alabama St

Central Bus Station

Greyhound Bus Station

S Illinois St 350

S Keystone Avenue

S Keystone Avenue 3649

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis? Or which bus companies serve the route Rockford, IL to Indianapolis? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Rockford, IL to Indianapolis bus

How much does a Rockford, IL Indianapolis bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $37 and takes 6h 45m to reach Indianapolis. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $37 and $61. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Indianapolis.

On average, how many connections are available from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis each day?

Every day, the Rockford, IL to Indianapolis bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis take?

The fastest bus from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $39. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis?

The earliest bus arriving in Indianapolis from Rockford, IL starts at 8:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis?

The latest bus trip departing from Rockford, IL for Indianapolis starts at 3:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Rockford, IL Indianapolis route?

When traveling by bus from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Rockford, IL and Indianapolis?

You can check all the direct connections between Rockford, IL and Indianapolis by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Rockford, IL to Indianapolis bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Rockford, IL Indianapolis bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Rockford, IL Indianapolis bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Rockford, IL to Indianapolis on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rockford, IL to Indianapolis

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Rockford, IL and to Indianapolis

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Rockford, IL and to Indianapolis. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!