There are 6 ways to get from Kalispell to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Rochester (ROC)plane FCA - ROC
7h$364–1,553Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane FCA - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
8h 28m$268–1,149Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
45h 9m$576–1,344Bus
- Take the bus from Kalispell to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
2d$441–688Drive 2,190 mi
- Drive from Kalispell to Rochestercar 2,190 mi
36h 3m$400–578Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Drive from Kalispell to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Rochester (ROC)plane MSO - ROC
10h 8m$335–1,448
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalispell to Rochester is to drive which costs $400 - $600 and takes 36h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kalispell to Rochester is to fly which takes 7h and costs $360 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalispell to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Kalispell and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from Kalispell station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station and arriving at Rochester via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 9m.
The distance between Kalispell and Rochester is 1807 miles. The road distance is 2202.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kalispell to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 45h 9m and costs $550 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Kalispell to Rochester, including transfers.
Kalispell to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kalispell station.
Kalispell to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Kalispell to Rochester is to fly which takes 7h and costs $360 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,400 and takes 45h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $440 - $700 and takes 2 days 0h.
What companies run services between Kalispell, MT, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Rochester (ROC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalispell to Rochester via Whitefish Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 45h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,500
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $390–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kalispell to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
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Booking & Getting There
Kalispell to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Rochester is 2h ahead of Kalispell. It is currently 5:20 PM in Kalispell and 7:20 PM in Rochester.
Kalispell to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalispell to Rochester is 2203 miles. It takes approximately 36h 3m to drive from Kalispell to Rochester.
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