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How to get fromChicago to Rochesterby train, taxi, subway, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Rochester by train, taxi, subway, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to Rochestertaxi taxi
    1h 21m
    $65–96

  2. Drive 78 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Rochestercar car 78 mi
    1h 39m
    $15–21

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Jackson-Blue to Rosemontsubway subway Blue Line
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Racine Petro Stationbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2h 54m
    $66–84

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  • Distance: 79 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Rochester. However, you can take the train to Sturtevant Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Rochester. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Jackson-Blue to Rochester via Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Racine Petro Station in around 2h 54m.

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