There are 7 ways to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicago by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 14m$40–246Bus, train via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
9h 28m$98–197Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 966
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
11h 16m$159–347Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rochester-RST to Chicago348.4 mi
5h 42mDrive 348.4 mi
- Drive from Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicagocar 348.4 mi
5h 42m$64–92Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
9h 29m$84–163Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
10h 17m$77–172
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 14m and costs $35 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
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 and train via Milwaukee which takes 9h 28m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicago, including transfers.
Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $35 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Milwaukee, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 9h 29m.
Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicago is 350 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Rochester Airport (RST) to Chicago.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (RST), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines 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 Chicago Bus Station via Rochester Sinclair, Rochester, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 9h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rochester to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
Bus from Rochester to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Rochester to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
Bus from Rochester to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rochester-RST to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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