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There are 8 ways to get from Elgin to Rochester by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester

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    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane plane ORD - RST
    4h 23m
    $46–339

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    9h 57m
    $77–130

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    12h 13m
    $164–317

  4. Drive 310.9 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Rochestercar car 310.9 mi
    5h 7m
    $57–82

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    5h 52m
    $277–511

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    7h 25m
    $135–544

  7. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus bus
    10h 26m
    $103–167

  8. Train, bus via Madison

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    11h 31m
    $82–132

Elgin to Rochester by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rochester via Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 9h 57m.

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