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

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Rochester is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Rochester is to subway and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $45 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Dodge Station and arriving at Rochester via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Evanston to Rochester?

The distance between Evanston and Rochester is 309 miles. The road distance is 334.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Evanston to Rochester without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 43m and costs $100 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Evanston to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Rochester bus from?

Evanston to Rochester bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.

Where does the Evanston to Rochester bus arrive?

Evanston to Rochester bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.

Can I drive from Evanston to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Rochester is 334 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Evanston to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 75+ hotels available in Rochester.

Evanston to Rochester - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Evanston to Rochester by subway, plane, train, bus, or car

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Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester
best
1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane ORD - RST
4h 59m
$46–340
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus Jefferson 966 / ...
9h 43m
$104–168
Train, bus via Saint Paul
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochester, MNbus Minneapolis / ...
11h 35m
$165–318
Drive 332.2 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Rochestercar 332.2 mi
6h
$61–88
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 ORD - MSP
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
6h 28m
$276–512
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 MDW - MSP
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
6h 26m
$132–542
Bus
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
2. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus Jefferson 966 / ...
9h 44m
$75–128

Evanston to Rochester by train and bus

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Distance: 306.7 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Dodge Station to Rochester via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison in around 9h 44m.

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How to get fromEvanston to Rochesterby subway, plane, train, bus, or car

There are 7 ways to get from Evanston to Rochester by subway, plane, train, bus, or car

Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester

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Drive 332.2 mi

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