There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Chicago Loop by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, 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 Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ROC - MDW
2h 44m$119–675Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
15h 4m$72–171Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 43m$150–350Drive 600.4 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Chicago Loopcar 600.4 mi
10h 13m$110–159Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ROC - ORD
2h 58m$219–485Bus 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 35m$120–769Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- 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
4h 52m$80–449
Rochester to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Chicago Loop is to bus which costs $70 - $180 and takes 15h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.
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 Loop is 541 miles. The road distance is 603.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 11h 43m and costs $150 - $350.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Rochester to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Rochester to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 11h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 15h 4m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–350 and the journey takes 11h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
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
- $150–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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 Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 2:34 AM in Rochester and 1:34 AM in Chicago Loop.
Rochester to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Chicago Loop is 604 miles. It takes approximately 10h 13m to drive from Rochester to Chicago Loop.
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