There are 6 ways to get from Sioux City to Rochester by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Rochester
best- Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Rochester (ROC)plane SUX - ROC
5h 10m$196–894Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane SUX - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
9h 12m$150–690Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sioux City to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain
24h 59m$248–525Bus
- Take the bus from Sioux City to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
26h 40m$178–345Drive 1,072.9 mi
- Drive from Sioux City to Rochestercar 1,072.9 mi
19h 16m$196–283Bus, train via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Sioux City to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain
28h 1m$336–714
Sioux City to Rochester by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sioux City to Rochester is to bus which costs $170 - $350 and takes 26h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Sioux City to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $190 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sioux City to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Sioux City and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Omaha, NE, Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.
The distance between Sioux City and Rochester is 967 miles. The road distance is 1079.1 miles.
The best way to get from Sioux City to Rochester without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 59m and costs $240 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Sioux City to Rochester, including transfers.
Sioux City to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Sioux City station.
The best way to get from Sioux City to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $190 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 26h 40m.
Sioux City to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Omaha station.
Rochester is 1h ahead of Sioux City. It is currently 11:12 AM in Sioux City and 12:12 PM in Rochester.
What companies run services between Sioux City, IA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Rochester (ROC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sioux City to Rochester Bus Stop via Omaha, NE, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 26h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sioux City to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Sioux City to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Sioux City to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $75–110
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Yes, the driving distance between Sioux City to Rochester is 1079 miles. It takes approximately 19h 16m to drive from Sioux City to Rochester.
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