The train between Chicago and Rochester takes 11h 30m. There is at least one train per day from Chicago to Rochester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Chicago and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Rochester at 10:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago station and arriving at Rochester station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 11h 30m.
Chicago to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.
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The distance between Chicago and Rochester is 832.3 km. The road distance is 944 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $160–350 and the journey takes 11h 30m.