What is the cheapest way to get from Normal to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Rochester is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Normal to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Normal to Rochester is to train and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $80 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Rochester via Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.

How far is it from Normal to Rochester?

The distance between Normal and Rochester is 481 miles. The road distance is 368.3 miles.

How do I travel from Normal to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Normal to Rochester without a car is to train and bus via Madison which takes 12h 17m and costs $110 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Normal to Rochester?

It takes approximately 12h 17m to get from Normal to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Rochester bus from?

Normal to Rochester bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.

Bus or fly from Normal to Rochester?

The best way to get from Normal to Rochester is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $50 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 12h 51m.

Where does the Normal to Rochester bus arrive?

Normal to Rochester bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at O'Hare International Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Normal to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Rochester is 368 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Normal to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 71+ hotels available in Rochester.

Normal to Rochester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Normal to Rochester by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Train, bus via Madison
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus
12h 17m
$116–211
Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
cheapest
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Rochester (RST)plane BMI - RST
7h 36m
$52–361
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochester, MNbus
13h 20m
$199–391
Drive 366.2 mi
1. Drive from Normal to Rochestercar 366.2 mi
7h 7m
$67–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus
12h 51m
$121–193
Bus via Lake Delton
1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus
3. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Rochester, MNbus
15h 10m
$108–186
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane ORD - RST
7h 1m
$84–416

Normal to Rochester by train and bus

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13h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 478 mi
Duration: 12h 17m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Rochester (RST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to Rochester via O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Madison in around 12h 51m.

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