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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Bloomington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Rochester

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ROC - MSP
    4h 44m
    $149–722

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BUF - MSP
    4h 47m
    $132–669

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    21h 5m
    $322–660

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 34m
    $159–312

  5. Drive 1,012.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Bloomingtoncar car 1,012.5 mi
    16h 58m
    $185–267

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    21h 56m
    $270–517

Rochester to Bloomington by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 788.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Bloomington, MN, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to MOA Transit Station Gate C via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 21h 5m.

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