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How to get fromRochester to Evanstonby plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Evanston by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempstersubway subway
    3h 26m
    $101–480

  2. Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    3h 59m
    $88–410

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 55m
    $192–394

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    14h 24m
    $139–231

  5. Drive 611.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Evanstoncar car 611.4 mi
    10h 33m
    $112–162

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

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    5h 23m
    $174–397

Rochester to Evanston by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 549.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $180–390 and the journey takes 11h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, Chicago Union Station, Union Station Transit Center, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 14h 24m.

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