There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Niles by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Rochester to South Bend
best- Fly from Rochester (RST) to South Bend (SBN)plane RST - SBN
5h 8m$116–562Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RST - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Niles Stationtrain
6h 25m$65–352Bus, train via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Niles Stationtrain
10h 57m$123–211Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Niles Stationtrain
12h 45m$176–369Drive 440.2 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Nilescar 440.2 mi
7h 27m$81–116Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to South Bend
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane MSP - SBN
3h 59m$180–705Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Niles Stationbus
11h 35m$110–179Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Niles Stationbus
12h 6m$109–169
Rochester to Niles by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Niles is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Niles is to bus and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $180 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Niles station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Niles Station via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Rochester and Niles is 372 miles. The road distance is 442.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Niles without a car is to bus and train via Milwaukee which takes 10h 57m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Rochester to Niles, including transfers.
Rochester to Niles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Niles is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 35m.
Rochester to Niles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Madison station.
Niles is 1h ahead of Rochester. It is currently 6:06 AM in Rochester and 7:06 AM in Niles.
What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Niles, MI, 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 Niles Station via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Niles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Niles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Niles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rochester to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
Bus from Rochester to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Rochester to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Rochester to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Niles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Niles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Niles is 443 miles. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Rochester to Niles.
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