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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL
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 $63. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 518 miles (835 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$148 Average price | $102 Average price Cheapest |
12h 11m Average total duration Fastest 11h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 20m Average total duration 13h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average $148 (€119).
A bus is $157 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average $259 (€208).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 41m.
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL
How to get from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- · · 6:10 AM14h55Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY8:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$901One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- · · 6:10 AM14h55Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY8:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$901One-way2 transfers
Fastest
AA410411:29 AM2h06Greater Rochester International Airport12:35 PMO'Hare International Airport$1521One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 449 Lake Shore Limited11:29 PM11h43Rochester station, Rochester, NY10:12 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1281One-way0 transfers
- 49 Lake Shore Limited11:29 PM11h43Rochester station, Rochester, NY10:12 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1281One-way0 transfers
- · 9:15 PM13h45Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY10:00 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$921One-way1 transfer
B6485 · B640512:10 PM6h25Greater Rochester International Airport5:35 PMO'Hare International Airport$1211One-way1 transfer- AA37695:52 AM2h08Greater Rochester International Airport7:00 AMO'Hare International Airport$1521One-way0 transfers
AA62438:26 PM2h18Greater Rochester International Airport9:44 PMO'Hare International Airport$1521One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average $148 (€119).
A bus is $157 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average $259 (€208).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 41m.
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rochester, NY and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rochester station, Rochester, NY and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Greater Rochester International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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