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How to get fromSpringfield to Rochesterby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Rochester by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Rochester (RST)plane plane SPI - RST
    5h 5m
    $69–347

  2. Train, bus via Madison

    1. Take the train from Springfield 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 to Rochesterbus bus
    12h 50m
    $135–252

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochester, MNbus bus
    14h 15m
    $218–432

  4. Drive 398.5 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Rochestercar car 398.5 mi
    7h 43m
    $73–105

  5. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Rochester (RST)plane plane PIA - RST
    8h 9m
    $80–355

  6. Bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus bus
    13h 27m
    $119–186

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Rochesterbus bus
    14h 45m

Springfield to Rochester by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Rochester (RST) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Rochester via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Milwaukee in around 13h 27m.

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