Cheapest price
$177
Average price
$196
Fastest journey
11 h 43 m
Average duration
11 h 43 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
835 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL will cost around $196 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $177.
Of the 2 trains that leave Rochester, NY for Chicago, IL on Sun, Jun 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 15 the direct trains cover the 835 km distance in an average of 11 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 43 m .
On Sun, Jun 15 the slowest trains will take 11 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €77. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg.
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€185 Average price | €108 Average price Cheapest |
11h 13m Average duration Fastest 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 57m Average duration 16h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:29 AM Rochester station, Rochester, NY | 11h43 | 3:12 PM Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:29 AM Rochester station, Rochester, NY | 11h43 | 3:12 PM Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 518 miles (834 km) |
Average train duration 10h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $228 (€185) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 10h 43m |
First train 23:29 |
Last train 23:29 |
Buy your official Amtrak train tickets to Chicago, IL from Rochester, NY from $232 (€189) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.
Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.
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