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

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

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  1. Fly to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane IND - ROC
    5h 16m
    $157–821

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 25m
    $83–134

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus bus Cincinnati / ...
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    11h 24m
    $112–270

  4. Drive  558.7 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Rochestercar car 558.7 mi
    9h 58m
    $102–148

  5. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane IND - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 21m
    $111–667

  6. Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 30m
    $91–156

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 30m
    $200–451

Indianapolis to Rochester by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Rochester (ROC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Rochester Bus Stop via Columbus and Buffalo in around 13h 25m.

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