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How to get fromChicago to Rochester Airport (ROC)by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound) or car

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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    3h 1m
    $112–705

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ORD - ROC
    3h 38m
    $82–495

  3. 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)plane plane MDW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 15m
    $228–1,242

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    11h 39m
    $179–371

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0171
    13h 29m
    $119–219

  6. 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)plane plane ORD - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 45m
    $168–892

  7. Drive 596.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Rochester Airport (ROC)car car 596.4 mi
    10h 11m
    $109–158

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $160–350 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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