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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SPI - ROC
    4h 22m
    $99–436

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    15h 44m
    $422–656

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    18h 30m
    $140–221

  4. Drive  749.5 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Rochestercar car 749.5 mi
    13h 21m
    $124–179

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane DEC - ROC
    8h 28m
    $105–435

  6. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SPI - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 56m
    $134–633

Springfield to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration15h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$422Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 669 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Rochester (ROC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Rochester via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 44m.

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