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How to get fromRochester Airport (RST) to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, rideshare, car or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicago by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RST - ORD
    2h 13m
    $38–244

  2. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus bus Jefferson 965
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    9h 28m
    $50–197

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 966
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    10h 53m
    $68–302

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Rochester-RST to Chicagorideshare rideshare 348.5 mi
    5h 42m

  5. Drive 348.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicagocar car 348.5 mi
    5h 42m
    $64–92

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus Jefferson 965
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    10h 17m
    $43–177

  7. Bus via Chicago Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus Jefferson 965
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    10h 39m
    $48–182

Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rochester Airport (RST), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Rochester - Airport to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St via Rochester Sinclair, Rochester, and 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus in around 10h 17m.

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