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How to get fromRochester to Elginby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RST - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 12m
    $40–296

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    9h 33m
    $81–133

  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 Elgintrain train
    11h 55m
    $164–316

  4. Drive 310.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Elgincar car 310.1 mi
    5h 4m
    $57–82

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

    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 bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 9m
    $274–509

  6. 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 Elgintrain train
    6h 19m
    $112–422

  7. 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 Elgintrain train
    10h 7m
    $102–163

  8. Bus, train via Madison

    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 Elgintrain train
    11h 27m
    $85–131

Rochester to Elgin by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Rochester to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 9h 33m.

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