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Rochester to Chicago

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Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Rochester to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$701.63
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$1,211.90
Plane from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$625.09
Plane from Detroit to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$369.95
Plane from Bishop International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$484.76
Plane from La Crosse to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$1,211.90
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$331.68

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Rochester to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$242.38
Plane from Rochester to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.68–$306.16
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$255.14
Plane from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.92–$306.16
Plane from Detroit to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$331.68
Plane from Detroit to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.78–$255.14
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$267.89
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.68–$344.44

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Rochester to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$765.41
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$1,211.90
Plane from Detroit to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$472.00
Plane from Bishop International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$484.76
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$318.92

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Rochester to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$108.43–$331.68
Plane from Rochester to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$121.19–$395.46
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$121.19–$357.19
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$420.98
Plane from Detroit to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$446.49

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.16–$382.71

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rochester to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
11h 43m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$229.62
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.27–$153.08
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborn
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.61–$70.16
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.76–$89.30
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.75–$178.60

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.00–$82.92
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.31–$140.33
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.34–$204.11
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.96–$178.60

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.69–$51.03

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.21–$48.48
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.41–$76.54
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.07–$102.05
Bus from Madison to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.14–$76.54

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Rochester to Milwaukee
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.13–$140.33
Bus from Rochester to St.
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.79–$62.51
Bus from Rochester to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.07–$63.78
Bus from Rochester to Madison
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.92–$114.81

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.82–$95.68

Trailways

Phone:
+1 800-858-8555
Website:
trailways.com
Bus from Rochester, Ny to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.96–$52.30

Indian Trails

Phone:
+1 800-292-3831
Website:
indiantrails.com/
Bus from Pontiac, MI to Flint,
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.93–$21.69

Southeast Michigan SMART

Phone:
+1 866-962-5515
Website:
smartbus.org
Bus from University Dr & Rochester to Royal
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$2.81
Bus from University Dr & Rochester to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.04–$2.68
Bus from Oakland University to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.04–$2.68

Vangalder Bus

Phone:
+1 608-752-5407
Website:
coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$24.24–$45.92

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Chicago is to train which costs $54.35 - $195.65 and takes 11h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $108.70 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Buffalo and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Chicago?

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.

How far is it from Rochester to Chicago?

The distance between Rochester and Chicago is 885 km. The road distance is 964.9 km.

How do I travel from Rochester to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 11h 43m and costs $54.35 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Chicago?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Rochester to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Chicago bus from?

Rochester to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Chicago train from?

Rochester to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train, bus or fly from Rochester to Chicago?

The best way to get from Rochester to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $86.96 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $195.65 and takes 11h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $42.39 - $369.57 and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Rochester to Chicago bus arrive?

Rochester to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 00:07 in Rochester and 23:07 in Chicago.

Where does the Rochester to Chicago train arrive?

Rochester to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Chicago is 965 km. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Rochester to Chicago.

Which airlines fly from Rochester Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport Airport?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines offer flights from Rochester Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Rochester to Chicago?

Book your Rochester to Chicago train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rochester to Chicago?

Book your Rochester to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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