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How to get fromChicago to Rochester (Station)by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Rochester (Station) 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 24m
    $44–335

  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 Lines 966
    8h 9m
    $97–156

  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 Rochesterbus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    9h 56m
    $158–309

  4. Drive 347.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Rochester (Station)car car 347.1 mi
    5h 43m
    $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
    6h 16m
    $274–507

  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 5m
    $130–537

  7. Bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    8h 20m
    $84–125

  8. Bus

    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 Lines 966
    9h 10m
    $76–129

Chicago to Rochester (Station) by train and bus

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Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rochester (Station), 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 via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Milwaukee in around 8h 20m.

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