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How to get fromArlington Heights to Rochesterby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Arlington Heights to Rochester by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester

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    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane plane ORD - RST
    4h 37m
    $47–340

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    9h 33m
    $77–132

  3. Train, bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    11h 51m
    $156–319

  4. Drive 318.1 mi

    1. Drive from Arlington Heights to Rochestercar car 318.1 mi
    5h 40m
    $58–84

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    6h 6m
    $278–512

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    6h 57m
    $129–513

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    10h 4m
    $104–169

Arlington Heights to Rochester by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Arlington Heights to Rochester via Des Plaines, Des Plaines Metra Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 9h 33m.

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