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

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There are 10 ways to get from Kentucky to Rochester by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Rochester (RST)plane plane SDF - RST
    6h 52m
    $83–483

  2. Fly Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport to Rochester

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Rochester (RST)plane plane OWB - RST
    8h 26m
    $82–433

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY 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
    15h 58m
    $125–187

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochester, MNbus bus
    19h 21m
    $241–484

  5. Drive 641 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Rochestercar car 641 mi
    10h 46m
    $117–169

  6. Fly Covington to Rochester

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Rochester (RST)plane plane CVG - RST
    6h 28m
    $88–522

  7. Fly Louisville International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SDF - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    6h 19m
    $154–605

  8. Fly Covington to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CVG - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    6h 11m
    $504–1,154

  9. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Rochester, MNbus bus
    16h 30m
    $126–224

  10. Bus, train via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    18h 18m
    $158–304

Kentucky to Rochester by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration19h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 545.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Rochester via Chicago Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Madison in around 15h 58m.

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