There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Rochester Airport (RST) by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rochester (RST)plane MKE - RST
3h 28m$70–440Drive 283.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Rochester Airport (RST)car 283.9 mi
4h 40m$52–75Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane ORD - RST
3h 54m$76–328Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 966
8h 23m$73–154Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Rochester-RST283.9 mi
4h 40m
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rochester (RST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Rochester Airport (RST) is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Rochester Airport (RST) is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $70 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Rochester Airport (RST). However, there are services departing from Airport Departure and arriving at Rochester via Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Rochester Airport (RST) is 241 miles. The road distance is 285.6 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Rochester Airport (RST) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 23m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rochester (RST), including transfers and time at the airport.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Rochester Airport (RST) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Rochester Airport (RST) is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $70 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 8h 23m.
There is no direct flight from General Mitchell International Airport Airport to Rochester Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 28m and has one stopover.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Rochester Airport (RST) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Rochester station.
What companies run services between Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA and Rochester Airport (RST), USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Milwaukee to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Rochester via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Rochester-RST
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Rochester Airport (RST) is 286 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Rochester Airport (RST).
United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta offer flights from General Mitchell International Airport Airport to Rochester Airport.
There are 75+ hotels available in Rochester Airport (RST).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Rochester Airport (RST). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.