There are 8 ways to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ROC - ORD
2h 59m$113–472Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
15h 20m$81–292Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)BUF - MDW
4h 26m$122–657Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NYOurBus
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited
12h 39m$96–266Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)ROC - MDW
2h 36m$90–495Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)BUF - ORD
4h 46m$97–497Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rochester-ROC to Chicago597.2 mi
10h 3mDrive 597.2 mi
- Drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago597.2 mi
10h 3m$109–158
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Rochester, NY and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.
The distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) and Chicago is 548 miles. The road distance is 600.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 39m and costs $95 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago, including transfers.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Rochester, NY station.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $300 and takes 15h 20m.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Buffalo, NY station.
Chicago is 1h behind Rochester Airport (ROC). It is currently 11:16 PM in Rochester Airport (ROC) and 10:16 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (ROC), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester, NY to Chicago Bus Station via Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 15h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago is 601 miles. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago.
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