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How to get fromChicago to Rochesterby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane plane ORD - RST
    4h 25m
    $48–295

  2. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus bus Jefferson 966 / ...
    8h 9m
    $98–155

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochester, MNbus bus Minneapolis / ...
    10h 1m
    $162–308

  4. Drive 347.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Rochestercar car 347.2 mi
    5h 44m
    $64–92

  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
    5h 54m
    $274–457

  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
    5h 42m
    $130–537

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Rochester, MNbus bus Milwaukee
    8h 35m
    $78–127

  8. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus Jefferson 966 / ...
    9h 10m
    $76–129

Chicago to Rochester by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rochester, MN via Wisconsin Dells in around 8h 35m.

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