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How to get fromChicago to Rochesterby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Rochester by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    2. Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Rochestertaxi taxi
    3h 51m
    $152–425

  2. Bus via Southfield Bus Stop

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Southfield Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    10h 15m
    $48–87

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train Wolverine
    7h 23m
    $97–194

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 23m
    $102–142

  5. Drive 291.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Rochestercar car 291.5 mi
    5h 4m
    $54–77

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, train, line 492 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to University Drive & Rochesterbus bus
    7h 5m
    $142–483

Chicago to Rochester by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrak twice a week. Tickets cost $100–140 and the journey takes 5h 44m.

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