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How to get fromPalatine to Rochesterby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Palatine to Rochester by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester

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    1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane plane ORD - RST
    4h 44m
    $47–340

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    9h 40m
    $78–132

  3. Train, bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    11h 58m
    $166–319

  4. Drive 312.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palatine to Rochestercar car 312.4 mi
    5h 42m
    $57–83

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    6h 13m
    $278–512

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    7h 4m
    $134–543

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus bus
    10h 11m
    $105–169

Palatine to Rochester by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Palatine to Rochester via Des Plaines, Des Plaines Metra Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 9h 40m.

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