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How to get fromMilwaukee to Rochesterby bus, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Rochester by bus, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Rochestertaxi taxi
    4h 55m
    $188–461

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    10h 19m
    $65–105

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train Wolverine
    9h 52m
    $120–258

  4. Drive 380.4 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Rochestercar car 380.4 mi
    6h 44m
    $70–101

  5. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit, train, line 492 bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MKE - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to University Drive & Rochesterbus bus
    6h 55m
    $612–1,020

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, train, line 492 bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to University Drive & Rochesterbus bus
    8h 39m
    $178–709

  7. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 11m
    $137–188

Milwaukee to Rochester by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Rochester, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Milwaukee to University Drive & Rochester via Chicago Union Station, Royal Oak Amtrak, and Royal Oak Transit Center in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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