There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane ORD - RST
3h 7m$38–265Train, bus via Milwaukee
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus Jefferson 966
9h 24m$47–203Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus Jefferson 965
11h 4m$100–302Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago to Rochester-RST348.8 mi
5h 42mDrive 348.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST)car 348.8 mi
5h 42m$64–92Bus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus Jefferson 966
10h 25m$43–176Bus #2
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus Jefferson 966
10h 25m$41–169
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST) is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST) is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $35 - $270.
The distance between Chicago and Rochester Airport (RST) is 287 miles. The road distance is 350.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST) without a car is to train and bus via Milwaukee which takes 9h 24m and costs $45 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST), including transfers.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST) is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $35 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $180 and takes 10h 25m.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST) is 351 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST).
There are 85+ hotels available in Rochester Airport (RST).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago and Rochester Airport (RST). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rochester Airport (RST), USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to Rochester - Airport via Madison, Rochester, and Rochester Sinclair in around 10h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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