There are 4 ways to get from Elkhart to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from South Bend
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Rochester (ROC)SBN - ROC
4h 34m$167–686Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to RochesterLake Shore Limited
9h 33m$50–170Drive 491.9 mi
- Drive from Elkhart to Rochester491.9 mi
8h 35m$90–130Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)ORD - ROC
6h 17m$173–542
Elkhart to Rochester by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Rochester is to train which costs $50 - $170 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Rochester is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $160 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station station and arriving at Rochester. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Elkhart and Rochester is 477 miles. The road distance is 494.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs $50 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Elkhart to Rochester, including transfers.
Elkhart to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Rochester is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $170 and takes 9h 33m.
Elkhart to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Rochester is 495 miles. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Elkhart to Rochester.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Rochester (ROC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $50–170 and the journey takes 9h 33m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from South Bend to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Rochester via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Rochester via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from South Bend to Rochester via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $50–120
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $60–170
- Business - advance purchase
- $85–360
- Business Class
- $140–390
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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