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

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

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  1. Fly South Bend to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Rochester (RST)plane plane SBN - RST
    6h 24m
    $119–478

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane plane ORD - RST
    6h 58m
    $75–401

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    12h 14m
    $110–180

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station 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
    13h 12m
    $190–376

  5. Drive 451 mi

    1. Drive from Elkhart to Rochestercar car 451 mi
    7h 52m
    $83–119

  6. Fly South Bend to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SBN - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    4h 56m
    $185–590

  7. Train, bus via Madison

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    12h 14m
    $107–196

  8. Bus via South Bend, IN

    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    13h 44m
    $90–152

Elkhart to Rochester by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration12h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Rochester (RST) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Rochester via Chicago Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 12h 14m.

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