There are 5 ways to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ROC - MDW
2h 21m$80–432Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 52m$208–412Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
13h 39m$108–201Drive 596.4 mi
- Drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicagocar 596.4 mi
10h 11m$109–158Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ROC - ORD
2h 39m$491–602
Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago is to bus which costs $100 - $210 and takes 13h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $80 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
The distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) and Chicago is 536 miles. The road distance is 599.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 11h 52m and costs $200 - $420.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago, including transfers.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $80 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $420 and takes 11h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 13h 39m.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (ROC), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $190–390 and the journey takes 11h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Rochester Airport (ROC). It is currently 4:16 AM in Rochester Airport (ROC) and 3:16 AM in Chicago.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago is 600 miles. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago.
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