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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Aurora by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RST - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    5h 24m
    $43–299

  2. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    9h 55m
    $101–158

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    11h 43m
    $154–316

  4. Drive 328.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Auroracar car 328.9 mi
    5h 34m
    $60–87

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    6h 7m
    $112–422

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    6h 20m
    $277–512

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    10h 44m
    $85–141

  8. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    11h 15m
    $85–131

Rochester to Aurora by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Rochester to Aurora. However, you can take the shuttle to Rochester - Airport, walk to Rochester (RST) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to LaSalle, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Aurora. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Aurora via Milwaukee, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 55m.

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