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

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There are 9 ways to get from Rochester to Lake Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    2h 41m
    $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
    15h 12m
    $72–165

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    11h 55m
    $135–301

  4. Drive 599.5 mi

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

  5. Fly Rochester to Traverse City

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ROC - TVC
    3h 38m
    $97–510

  6. 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 2m
    $219–485

  7. Fly Rochester to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ROC - MKE
    3h 54m
    $187–1,120

  8. 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 28m
    $130–818

  9. 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 56m
    $80–468

Rochester to Lake Michigan by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, 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 $130–300 and the journey takes 11h 43m.

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