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How to get fromRochester to Elkhartby plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Elkhart by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Rochester to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane RST - SBN
    5h 22m
    $131–577

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

    cheapest
    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 Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 31m
    $68–362

  3. Bus

    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 bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    11h 52m
    $115–184

  4. 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 Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 51m
    $189–379

  5. Drive 450.7 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Elkhartcar car 450.7 mi
    7h 48m
    $83–119

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to South Bend

    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 South Bend (SBN)plane plane MSP - SBN
    4h 14m
    $200–720

  7. Bus, train via Madison

    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 Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 52m
    $110–204

  8. Bus via South Street Station

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    14h 4m
    $94–151

Rochester to Elkhart by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 52m.

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