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4.6Travel Information between Rochester, NY and Chicago, IL
 Distance | 517 miles (834 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $196 - $65 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $65 (€58) • 14 h 40 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $196 (€177) • 10 h 38 min |
 Popular travel companies | Greyhound, United or Amtrak |
Travel 517 miles (834 km) by train or bus to Chicago, IL from Rochester, NY. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Greyhound, United or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL.
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How to get from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL
Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL.
There are 2 ways to get from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Chicago, IL from Rochester, NY is by taking a bus, which costs on average $65 (€58).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL:
A bus is () less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average ().
Taking a bus costs $131 (€119) less than taking a train, which costs on average $196 (€177) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL is by train with an average journey time of 10 h 38 min.
There are alternative travel options to Chicago, IL that take longer:
Getting to Chicago, IL by bus takes 14 h 40 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 517 miles (834 km) between Rochester, NY and Chicago, IL.
The average frequency per day from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 5 flights a day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Rochester, NY and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL:
The following travel companies offer services from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL:
- Greyhound can get you to Chicago, IL by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Greyhound from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL for $65 (€58) on Omio.
- Travel with United to go to Chicago, IL by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find United Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL tickets on Omio for $242 (€218).
- Amtrak can take you to Chicago, IL by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Amtrak from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL for $196 (€177).
Yes, there are direct routes from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct flight to Chicago, IL with with 2 direct flights per day.
- You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Chicago, IL with Amtrak.
Direct services to Chicago, IL tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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