There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 8m$42–275Train, bus via Milwaukee
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 966
9h 24m$93–188Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 965
11h 11m$135–312Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago to Rochester (RST)350.5 mi
5h 41mDrive 350.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST)car 350.5 mi
5h 41m$64–93Bus
- 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 Lines 966
10h 15m$77–169Bus via Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 966
10h 20m$77–157
Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST) is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST) is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $40 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST). However, there are services departing from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and arriving at Rochester via Madison and Rochester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Chicago and Rochester Airport (RST) is 287 miles. The road distance is 352.6 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 $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST), including transfers.
Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST) bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST) is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $40 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 10h 15m.
Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST) bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST) is 353 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Chicago to Rochester Airport (RST).
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 via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Madison, and Rochester in around 10h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
Bus from St. Paul to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Madison to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Madison to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago to Rochester (RST)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
There are 80+ 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.