There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Western Michigan University by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ROC - AZO
4h 30m$118–536Drive 452.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Western Michigan Universitycar 452.3 mi
8h 10m$83–120Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
14h 9m$95–151Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
15h 33m$400–617Bus via Toronto
- Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
17h 14m$90–201
Rochester to Western Michigan University by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Western Michigan University is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Western Michigan University is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at W. Michigan & Sprague via Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station and Kalamazoo Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.
The distance between Rochester and Western Michigan University is 418 miles. The road distance is 454.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Western Michigan University without a car is to bus which takes 14h 9m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Rochester to Western Michigan University, including transfers.
Rochester to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Western Michigan University is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 14h 9m, you could also train, which costs $400 - $650 and takes 15h 33m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Western Michigan University, MI, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Western Michigan University via Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station, Kalamazoo Transit Center, and W. Michigan & Sprague in around 14h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Rochester to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via New York La Guardia, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
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
- $320–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $30–110
- Flexible
- $55–110
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Rochester to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Western Michigan University is 455 miles. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Rochester to Western Michigan University.
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