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How to get fromJoliet to Rochesterby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or bus

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

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Rochester

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    4h 5m
    $143–828

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Yorktown Centerbus bus 834
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    18h 49m
    $75–171

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 50m
    $136–317

  4. Drive 612.1 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Rochestercar car 612.1 mi
    10h 28m
    $112–162

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ORD - ROC
    4h 54m
    $223–491

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 2m
    $215–1,323

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 50m
    $145–876

Joliet to Rochester by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet to Rochester via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Rochester Bus Stop via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 18h 49m.

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