There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Ironwood by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Iron Mountain, bus
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Iron Mountain (IMT)plane ROC - IMT
- Take the bus from Iron Mountain to Ironwoodbus
9h 3m$149–634Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane BUF - IWD
6h 41m$117–502Train, bus
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Ironwoodbus
25h 7m$243–516Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Union Station Bus Terminal to Sudburybus
- Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Ironwoodbus
26h 39m$125–322Drive 859.1 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Ironwoodcar 859.1 mi
15h 16m$157–227Fly Rochester to Gogebic–Iron County Airport
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane ROC - IWD
4h 49m$149–647Train, bus via Saint Paul
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus
26h 54m$315–681Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Ironwoodbus
27h 5m$171–316
Rochester to Ironwood by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Ironwood is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Ironwood is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Ironwood. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Ironwood via Union Station Bus Terminal, Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 39m.
The distance between Rochester and Ironwood is 686 miles. The road distance is 864.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Ironwood without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 7m and costs $240 - $550.
It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Rochester to Ironwood, including transfers.
Rochester to Ironwood bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Ironwood is to bus which takes 26h 39m and costs $120 - $330. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $650 and takes 4h 49m.
Rochester to Ironwood bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Toronto station.
Ironwood is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 6:31 PM in Rochester and 5:31 PM in Ironwood.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Ironwood, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Rochester to Ironwood via Union Station Bus Terminal, Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, and Sault Ste. Marie, MI in around 26h 39m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Key Lime, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) 4 times a day.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Rochester to Gogebic–Iron County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Rochester to Gogebic–Iron County Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Rochester to Gogebic–Iron County Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
Flights from Rochester to Gogebic–Iron County Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Rochester to Gogebic–Iron County Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Gogebic–Iron County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Gogebic–Iron County Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Gogebic–Iron County Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–900
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Gogebic–Iron County Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Iron Mountain to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Ironwood is 864 miles. It takes approximately 15h 16m to drive from Rochester to Ironwood.
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