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

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There are 8 ways to get from Waukesha to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MKE - ROC
    6h 31m
    $200–1,040

  2. Drive  687.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukesha to Rochestercar car 687.4 mi
    12h 28m
    $122–176

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    16h 32m
    $378–593

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    18h 28m
    $137–213

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ORD - ROC
    6h 25m
    $160–669

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    7h 44m
    $245–1,117

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 23m
    $225–366

  8. Bus via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus bus
    23h 13m
    $143–278

Waukesha to Rochester by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 545.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Waukesha, WI, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rochester (ROC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Rochester via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 32m.

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