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

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

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  1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane BMI - ROC
    6h 13m
    $146–770

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    17h
    $113–211

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    14h 49m
    $389–605

  4. Drive  693.8 mi

    1. Drive from Normal to Rochestercar car 693.8 mi
    12h 12m
    $127–183

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ORD - ROC
    6h 14m
    $189–732

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    5h 33m
    $220–1,017

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    16h 52m
    $370–568

Normal to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$389Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Rochester (ROC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Rochester via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 49m.

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