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How to get fromChicago to Rochesterby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Rochester by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Rochester Speedwaybus bus South Bend / ...
    3h 40m
    $33–55

  2. Drive 111.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Rochestercar car 111.1 mi
    2h 25m
    $21–30

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train Eastbound from Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Rochester Speedwaybus bus South Bend / ...
    4h 9m
    $47–62

  4. Train, bus via Gary

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl
    2. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Rochester Speedwaybus bus
    4h 51m
    $37–54

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  • Distance: 139 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rochester, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago to Rochester Speedway via South Street Station - South Bend in around 3h 40m.

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