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How to get fromRochester Institute of Technology to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester Institute of Technology to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeROC - ORD
    3h 4m
    $152–489

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    14h 39m
    $99–186

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    11h 57m
    $139–244

  4. Drive 596.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester Institute of Technology to Chicagocar596.1 mi
    10h 4m
    $109–158

  5. Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeROC - MDW
    2h 48m
    $107–529

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NYbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUF - MDW
    4h 38m
    $137–684

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NYbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBUF - ORD
    4h 57m
    $112–494

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

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rochester Institute of Technology, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–210 and the journey takes 11h 43m.

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