There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Clarkson by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane MDW - ROC
3h 33m$192–835Drive 579.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Clarksoncar 579.5 mi
10h 7m$106–153Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 57m$250–461Bus (Greyhound)
- 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 48m$152–259Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane ORD - ROC
3h 59m$162–685Fly 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 37m$232–473Fly 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
6h 3m$242–403
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Clarkson is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Clarkson is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $190 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Clarkson. 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 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Clarkson. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Rochester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Chicago and Clarkson is 555 miles. The road distance is 582.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Clarkson without a car is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs $250 - $470.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Chicago to Clarkson, including transfers.
Chicago to Clarkson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Clarkson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Clarkson is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $190 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $470 and takes 11h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 13h 48m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Clarkson, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $190–390 and the journey takes 11h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Clarkson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Clarkson is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 9:44 PM in Chicago and 10:44 PM in Clarkson.
Chicago to Clarkson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Clarkson is 583 miles. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Chicago to Clarkson.
There are 12+ hotels available in Clarkson.