There are 7 ways to get from Illinois to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane ORD - ROC
3h 40m$118–624Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171
13h 20m$101–157Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 30m$320–500Drive 591.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Rochestercar 591.8 mi
10h 27m$108–156Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane MDW - ROC
3h 22m$158–924Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 34m$182–320Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 14m$172–330
Illinois to Rochester by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Rochester is to bus which costs $100 - $160 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $150 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Rochester. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Illinois and Rochester is 552 miles. The road distance is 595.3 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs $320 - $500.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Illinois to Rochester, including transfers.
Illinois to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $500 and takes 11h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 13h 20m.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $320–500 and the journey takes 11h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $320–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Illinois to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Rochester is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 13:49 in Illinois and 14:49 in Rochester.
Illinois to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Rochester is 595 miles. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Illinois to Rochester.
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Book your Illinois to Rochester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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