There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane ORD - ROC
3h 35m$118–674Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171
13h 20m$94–155Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 30m$140–340Drive 591.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Rochestercar 591.8 mi
10h 27m$108–156Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane MDW - ROC
3h 12m$158–874Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 30m$182–320Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 9m$172–330
Chicago to Rochester by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rochester is to bus which costs $90 - $160 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $150 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Rochester. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Chicago and Rochester is 552 miles. The road distance is 595.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs $140 - $340.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Chicago to Rochester, including transfers.
Chicago to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $340 and takes 11h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 13h 20m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $140–340 and the journey takes 11h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Rochester is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:20 PM in Chicago and 5:20 PM in Rochester.
Chicago to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rochester is 595 miles. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Chicago to Rochester.
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