What is the cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Rochester is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bloomington to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Rochester is to train and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $80 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Bloomington and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Rochester via Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.

How far is it from Bloomington to Rochester?

The distance between Bloomington and Rochester is 479 miles. The road distance is 368.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bloomington to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Bloomington to Rochester without a car is to train and bus via Madison which takes 12h 17m and costs $110 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Bloomington to Rochester?

It takes approximately 12h 17m to get from Bloomington to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bloomington to Rochester bus from?

Bloomington to Rochester bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.

Bus or fly from Bloomington to Rochester?

The best way to get from Bloomington to Rochester is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $50 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which costs $120 - $200 and takes 12h 51m.

Where does the Bloomington to Rochester bus arrive?

Bloomington to Rochester bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at O'Hare International Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Bloomington to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Rochester is 368 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Bloomington to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 68+ hotels available in Rochester.

Bloomington to Rochester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bloomington to Rochester by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Train, bus via Madison
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus
12h 17m
$113–210
Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
cheapest
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Rochester (RST)plane BMI - RST
7h 36m
$52–371
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus
13h 15m
$186–390
Drive 366.2 mi
1. Drive from Bloomington to Rochestercar 366.2 mi
7h 11m
$67–97
Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus
12h 51m
$121–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus
15h 40m
$106–184
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane ORD - RST
7h 1m
$81–415

Bloomington to Rochester by train and bus

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Distance: 476.5 mi
Duration: 12h 17m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Rochester (RST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to Rochester via O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 12h 51m.

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