There are 9 ways to get from Indiana to Rochester by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
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Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester
best- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane ORD - ROC
4h 40m$125–633Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
13h 25m$83–134Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus Cincinnati / ...
- Take the train from Toledo to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 24m$112–270Drive 558.7 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Rochestercar 558.7 mi
9h 58m$102–148Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane MDW - ROC
4h 11m$165–883Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
6h 35m$189–329Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
6h 8m$179–339Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
14h 30m$91–156Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
17h 30m$200–451
Indiana to Rochester by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Rochester is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Rochester is to train and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $160 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Columbus and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Rochester via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.
The distance between Indiana and Rochester is 582 miles. The road distance is 562 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Rochester without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 24m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Indiana to Rochester, including transfers.
Indiana to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indiana to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Rochester is to bus which takes 13h 25m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $460 and takes 17h 30m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Rochester Bus Stop via Columbus and Buffalo in around 13h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Rochester via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Indiana to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Indiana to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Rochester is 562 miles. It takes approximately 9h 58m to drive from Indiana to Rochester.
Book your Indiana to Rochester train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Indiana to Rochester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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