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How to get fromBloomington to Rochesterby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train Wolverine
    10h 42m
    $125–272

  2. Bus via Indianapolis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus Cincinnati
    12h 15m
    $57–122

  3. Drive 395.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Rochestercar car 395.3 mi
    6h 53m
    $73–105

  4. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, taxi

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane BMI - FNT
    2. Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Rochestertaxi taxi
    8h 50m
    $161–461

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 41m
    $144–207

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Rochestertaxi taxi
    6h 27m
    $190–505

Bloomington to Rochester by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 42m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Rochester, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to University Drive & Rochester via Chicago Union Station, Royal Oak Amtrak, and Royal Oak Transit Center in around 10h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to University Drive & Rochester via Indianapolis, IN, Detroit, MI, Jefferson & Griswold, Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11, and Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 in around 12h 15m.

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