What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rochester is to bus which costs $65 - $180 and takes 13h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $110 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Rochester?

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, OH and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Rochester?

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.

How far is it from Chicago to Rochester?

The distance between Chicago and Rochester is 552 miles. The road distance is 599.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs $95 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Chicago to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Rochester bus from?

Chicago to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Rochester train from?

Chicago to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Rochester?

The best way to get from Chicago to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $120 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 11h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $180 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Chicago to Rochester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chicago and Rochester?

Rochester is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 2:18 PM in Chicago and 3:18 PM in Rochester.

Where does the Chicago to Rochester train arrive?

Chicago to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rochester is 599 miles. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Chicago to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Rochester?

Book your Chicago to Rochester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Rochester?

Book your Chicago to Rochester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 160+ hotels available in Rochester.

Chicago to Rochester - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)ORD - ROC
3h 44m
$128–494
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
13h 50m
$68–178
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to RochesterLake Shore Limited
11h 30m
$95–210
Drive 596 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Rochester596 mi
10h 16m
$109–158
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)MDW - ROC
3h 13m
$118–624
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)MDW - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
5h 6m
$200–1,127
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)ORD - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
5h 37m
$170–927

Chicago to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

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11h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 548.7 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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