Rome2Rio

How to get fromChicago Loop to Rochesterby plane, train, bus, car or bus (Flixbus)

Find Transport to Rochester

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Rochester by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)planeORD - RST
    4h 21m
    $44–315

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW CampusbusVan Galder
    2. Take the bus from Madison to RochesterbusJefferson 966
    9h 10m
    $41–134

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeetrainHiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to RochesterbusJefferson 966
    8h 9m
    $49–158

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainBorealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to RochesterbusJefferson 965
    9h 49m
    $78–254

  5. Drive 346.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Rochestercar346.5 mi
    5h 37m
    $64–92

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeORD - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
    5h 49m
    $174–418

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeMDW - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
    5h 50m
    $94–468

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to MadisonbusFlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Madison to RochesterbusJefferson 966
    9h 10m
    $48–142

Chicago Loop to Rochester by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to Rochester via Madison in around 9h 10m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Chicago Loop

Trips to Rochester

Popular routes