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 $65 - $100 and takes 7h 4m.

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 6h 55m and costs $65 - $350.

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 and arriving at Rochester via Chicago Bus Station and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.

How far is it from Normal to Rochester?

The distance between Normal and Rochester is 497 miles. The road distance is 368.3 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 and bus via Madison which takes 12h 17m and costs $55 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 12h 17m 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 station.

Bus or fly from Normal to Rochester?

The best way to get from Normal to Rochester is to fly which takes 9h 30m and costs $55 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which costs $85 - $210 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Normal to Rochester bus arrive?

Normal to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Normal to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Rochester is 368 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Normal to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 79+ hotels available in Rochester.

Normal to Rochester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Normal to Rochester by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Madison
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochester
12h 17m
$57–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochester
13h 8m
$79–267
Drive 366.2 mi
1. Drive from Normal to Rochester366.2 mi
7h 4m
$67–97
Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Rochester (RST)BMI - RST
9h 30m
$59–343
Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochester
12h 55m
$87–203
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochester
15h 45m
$76–182
Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Rochester (RST)CMI - RST
7h 37m
$93–422
Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Peoria
2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Rochester (RST)PIA - RST
8h 32m
$83–387
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)ORD - RST
6h 55m
$67–349

Normal to Rochester by train and bus

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12h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 493.9 mi
Duration: 12h 17m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Rochester (RST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to Rochester via O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Madison in around 12h 55m.

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