There are 7 ways to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, 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
best- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RST - ORD
2h 16m$40–277Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester, MN to Wisconsin Dellsbus Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
9h 49m$72–167Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus Jefferson 966 / ...
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
10h 53m$139–327Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rochester-RST to Chicago348.5 mi
5h 42mDrive 348.5 mi
- Drive from Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicagocar 348.5 mi
5h 42m$64–92Bus, train via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Rochester, MN to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus Minneapolis / ...
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
10h 8m$94–197Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Rochester, MN to UW-Madisonbus Minneapolis / ...
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
10h 47m$78–162
Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $40 - $280.
The distance between Rochester Airport (RST) and Chicago is 287 miles. The road distance is 350.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 9h 49m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicago, including transfers.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $40 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 9h 49m.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicago is 351 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicago.
There are 2010+ hotels available in Chicago.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rochester Airport (RST) and Chicago. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Rochester - Airport to Chicago Bus Station via Rochester Sinclair, Rochester, MN, and Wisconsin Dells in around 9h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rochester, MN to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Rochester to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Rochester, MN to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–110
Bus from Rochester, MN to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rochester-RST to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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