How to travel from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL

There are 3 options to travel between Rochester, NY and Chicago, IL including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL is a bus with an average price of €98.

This is compared to other travel options from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL:

A bus is €80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average €178.

A bus is €314 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average €412.

The fastest way to travel from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 27m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 13m.

Bus takes on average 14h 46m.

The distance from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL is approximately 518 miles (835 km).

The average frequency per day from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL is:

• Around 49 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL:

• Trains mostly depart from Rochester station, Rochester, NY and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
• Flights mostly depart from Greater Rochester International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
• Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
• Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, CitizenPlane, skywest airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Chicago, IL by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
• 4 direct flights per day with United, skywest airlines.

Omio customers who travel from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Denver, CO, Boston, MA, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Chicago, IL to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Chicago, IL, you can explore the Museum of Science and Industry and its interactive exhibits, enjoy the vibrant neighborhoods like Wicker Park and Lincoln Park, take a river cruise to view iconic architecture, and attend a live performance at the historic Chicago Theatre. Visit Lincoln Park Zoo for a free and enjoyable day. For sights, don't miss Millennium Park with its modern art, the renowned Art Institute of Chicago, the entertainment hub of Navy Pier, panoramic views from Willis Tower Skydeck, and the fascinating exhibits at the Field Museum.

To fully experience Chicago, IL, plan for at least 3-4 days to visit key attractions such as Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago, Navy Pier, and explore diverse neighborhoods.