There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Chicago Bus Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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)plane ROC - ORD
3h 11m$89–455Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
5h 7m$85–499Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 52m$160–350Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
13h 45m$99–193Drive 599.3 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Chicago Bus Stationcar 599.3 mi
10h 15m$110–158Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ROC - MDW
2h 55m$104–575Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
4h 42m$100–619
Rochester to Chicago Bus Station by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Chicago Bus Station is to bus which costs $95 - $200 and takes 13h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Chicago Bus Station is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Chicago Bus Station station. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rochester and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 43m.
The distance between Rochester and Chicago Bus Station is 554 miles. The road distance is 602.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Chicago Bus Station without a car is to train which takes 11h 52m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Rochester to Chicago Bus Station, including transfers.
Rochester to Chicago Bus Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Chicago Bus Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Chicago Bus Station is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $85 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 11h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 13h 45m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Chicago Bus Station, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–350 and the journey takes 11h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Chicago Bus Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Chicago Bus Station is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 6:28 AM in Rochester and 5:28 AM in Chicago Bus Station.
Rochester to Chicago Bus Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Chicago Bus Station is 603 miles. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Rochester to Chicago Bus Station.
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