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

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There are 9 ways to get from Louisville to Rochester by plane, 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 46m
    $83–483

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus bus
    15h 9m
    $147–217

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    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 Rochesterbus bus
    19h 16m
    $241–484

  4. Drive 641 mi

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

  5. 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 13m
    $154–605

  6. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Rochester (RST)plane plane LEX - RST
    6h 48m
    $114–609

  7. Bus to Covington, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CVG - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    8h 14m
    $514–1,197

  8. Bus

    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 Madisonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    17h
    $126–224

  9. Bus, train via Indianapolis #2

    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

Louisville to Rochester by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 544.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, 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 Indianapolis Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Madison in around 17h.

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