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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 train with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 42m. 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 train costs an average of $71, and a bus costs an average of $80.
Distance: 518 miles (835 km)
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$138 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price |
12h 12m Average total duration Fastest 11h 42m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL
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This is compared to other travel options from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average $80 (€64).
A train is $17 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rochester, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average $88 (€70).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 43m.
Bus takes on average 14h 55m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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