What is the cheapest way to get from Normal to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Rochester is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Normal to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Normal to Rochester is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $150 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Indianapolis, IN, Toledo, Cleveland, OH and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Normal and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Normal to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Rochester via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.

How far is it from Normal to Rochester?

The distance between Normal and Rochester is 621 miles. The road distance is 706.5 miles.

How do I travel from Normal to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Normal to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 14h 49m and costs $190 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Normal to Rochester?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Normal to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Rochester bus from?

Normal to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.

Where do I catch the Normal to Rochester train from?

Normal to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.

Train, bus or fly from Normal to Rochester?

The best way to get from Normal to Rochester is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $100 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $440 and takes 14h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 17h 26m.

Where does the Normal to Rochester bus arrive?

Normal to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Normal and Rochester?

Rochester is 1h ahead of Normal. It is currently 2:28 PM in Normal and 3:28 PM in Rochester.

Where does the Normal to Rochester train arrive?

Normal to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Normal to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Rochester is 706 miles. It takes approximately 12h 2m to drive from Normal to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Normal to Rochester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Normal to Rochester?

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 168+ hotels available in Rochester.

Normal to Rochester - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
best
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Rochester (ROC)plane BMI - ROC
6h 32m
$101–490
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus
3. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus
4. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
17h 26m
$88–243
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
14h 49m
$195–435
Drive 702.4 mi
1. Drive from Normal to Rochestercar 702.4 mi
12h 2m
$129–186
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane MDW - ROC
5h 23m
$150–690
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane ORD - ROC
6h 20m
$122–499
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Peoria line
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
16h 41m
$207–425

Normal to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

14Weekly Trains

14h 49mAverage Duration

$195Cheapest Price

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Distance: 617.7 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Rochester via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 49m.

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