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

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Rochester is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $70 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Champaign and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Rochester via Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Champaign to Rochester?

The distance between Champaign and Rochester is 362 miles. The road distance is 420.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Champaign to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $120 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Champaign to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Rochester bus from?

Champaign to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Bus or fly from Champaign to Rochester?

The best way to get from Champaign to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $70 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Champaign to Rochester bus arrive?

Champaign to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Champaign to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Rochester is 420 miles. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Champaign to Rochester.

How do I get a bus ticket from Champaign to Rochester?

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 75+ hotels available in Rochester.

Champaign to Rochester - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Champaign to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best
1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Rochester (RST)plane CMI - RST
5h 9m
$74–392
Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Rochester (RST)plane BMI - RST
8h 55m
$60–376
Bus
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus
11h 50m
$128–186
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochester, MNbus
13h 37m
$200–395
Drive 417.7 mi
1. Drive from Champaign to Rochestercar 417.7 mi
7h 57m
$77–111
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane ORD - RST
7h 18m
$85–420
Train, bus via Madison
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana 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 34m
$117–215
Bus via Lake Delton
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus
3. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Rochester, MNbus
13h 26m
$102–165

Champaign to Rochester by train and bus

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13h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 359.9 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Rochester (RST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Rochester via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Milwaukee in around 11h 50m.

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