There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Rochester Airport (ROC) by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane MDW - ROC
3h 9m$132–755Drive 592.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Rochester Airport (ROC)car 592.6 mi
10h 20m$109–157Fly 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 18m$150–794Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 39m$212–402Bus (Greyhound)
- 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 29m$111–200Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane ORD - ROC
3h 36m$482–605
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $130 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Rochester Airport (ROC). 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 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Rochester Airport (ROC). However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Rochester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
The distance between Chicago and Rochester Airport (ROC) is 536 miles. The road distance is 596 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rochester Airport (ROC) without a car is to train which takes 11h 39m and costs $210 - $410.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Chicago to Rochester Airport (ROC), including transfers.
Chicago to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Rochester Airport (ROC) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $410 and takes 11h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 13h 29m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rochester Airport (ROC), USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $190–380 and the journey takes 11h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Rochester Airport (ROC) is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 5:43 AM in Chicago and 6:43 AM in Rochester Airport (ROC).
Chicago to Rochester Airport (ROC) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rochester Airport (ROC) is 596 miles. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Chicago to Rochester Airport (ROC).
There are 165+ hotels available in Rochester Airport (ROC).