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How to get fromRochester to Illinoisby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or bus

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    2h 45m
    $119–675

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 50m
    $69–162

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    11h 43m
    $130–310

  4. Drive 599.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Chicagocar car 599.5 mi
    10h 12m
    $110–158

  5. Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    3h 4m
    $219–485

  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
    4h 31m
    $130–818

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    4h 58m
    $80–468

Rochester to Illinois by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration11h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Illinois, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–310 and the journey takes 11h 43m.

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