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How to get fromRochester to Evanstonby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RST - ORD
    4h 29m
    $42–297

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester, MN to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus Minneapolis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    9h 52m
    $88–128

  3. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 966 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    10h 48m
    $165–317

  4. Drive 332.7 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Evanstoncar car 332.7 mi
    5h 56m
    $61–88

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

    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
    5h 11m
    $109–420

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

    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
    5h 25m
    $276–510

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester, MN to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus Minneapolis / ...
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    10h
    $107–169

  8. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Rochester, MN to UW-Madisonbus bus Minneapolis / ...
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    10h 10m
    $86–137

Rochester to Evanston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester, MN to Howard CTA Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago, and Cumberland CTA Station in around 9h 52m.

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