The average bus between Rochester and Chicago takes 12h 1m and the fastest bus takes 8h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochester to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Rochester and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 12:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rochester is at 1:05 PM which arrives into Chicago at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Chicago station via UW-Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
Rochester to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rochester, MN station.
Rochester to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
The distance between Rochester and Chicago is 460.6 km. The road distance is 604 km.
You can take a bus from Rochester, MN to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus in around 9h 11m.
