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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Rochesterby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Rochester by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Rochester

    best
    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    3h 32m
    $148–774

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0171
    13h 29m
    $95–188

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    11h 30m
    $190–390

  4. Drive 596.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Rochestercar car 596.2 mi
    10h 24m
    $109–158

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ORD - ROC
    3h 56m
    $118–624

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 15m
    $128–475

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 40m
    $178–415

Chicago Union Station to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $190–390 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Rochester Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station in around 13h 29m.

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