There are 6 ways to get from Whitefish to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Rochester (ROC)plane FCA - ROC
7h 1m$370–1,561Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane FCA - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
8h 30m$274–1,157Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
44h 49m$539–1,293Bus
- Take the bus from Whitefish to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station 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
2d 1h$449–696Drive 2,183.3 mi
- Drive from Whitefish to Rochestercar 2,183.3 mi
35h 57m$399–576Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Drive from Whitefish to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Rochester (ROC)plane MSO - ROC
10h 28m$338–1,452
Whitefish to Rochester by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Whitefish to Rochester is to drive which costs $390 - $600 and takes 35h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Whitefish to Rochester is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $370 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Whitefish to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Whitefish and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Whitefish station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station and arriving at Rochester via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 49m.
The distance between Whitefish and Rochester is 1809 miles. The road distance is 2196 miles.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 44h 49m and costs $500 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Whitefish to Rochester, including transfers.
Whitefish to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Whitefish station.
Whitefish to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Rochester is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $370 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 44h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $440 - $700 and takes 2 days 1h.
What companies run services between Whitefish, MT, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Rochester (ROC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Rochester via Chicago Union Station in around 44h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,500
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $390–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–350
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Whitefish to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
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Booking & Getting There
Whitefish to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Rochester is 2h ahead of Whitefish. It is currently 11:48 PM in Whitefish and 1:48 AM in Rochester.
Whitefish to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whitefish to Rochester is 2196 miles. It takes approximately 35h 57m to drive from Whitefish to Rochester.
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