There are 6 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Rochester Airport (RST) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane ORD - RST
1h 24m$40–290Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 966
10h 22m$84–168Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 965
13h 5m$152–355Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Rochester-RST337.6 mi
5h 26mDrive 337.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Rochester Airport (RST)car 337.6 mi
5h 26m$62–89Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 966
10h 42m$78–173
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Rochester Airport (RST) is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Rochester Airport (RST) is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs $40 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Rochester Airport (RST). However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Rochester via Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Rochester Airport (RST) is 269 miles. The road distance is 339.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Rochester Airport (RST) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 22m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST), including transfers and time at the airport.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Rochester Airport (RST) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Rochester Airport (RST) is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs $40 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 10h 22m.
The quickest flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport Airport to Rochester Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 24m.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Rochester Airport (RST) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Rochester Airport (RST), USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from O'Hare to Rochester - Airport via Cumberland, Chicago, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, Rochester, and Rochester Sinclair in around 10h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
Bus from St. Paul to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Madison to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Rochester-RST
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Rochester Airport (RST) is 340 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Rochester Airport (RST).
United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport Airport to Rochester Airport.
There are 72+ hotels available in Rochester Airport (RST).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Rochester Airport (RST). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.