There are 2 ways to get from Chicago to Rochester by train, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rochester is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rochester is to train and taxi which takes 1h 21m and costs $75 - $110.
The distance between Chicago and Rochester is 79 miles. The road distance is 78.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rochester without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 21m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Chicago to Rochester, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rochester is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Chicago to Rochester.
There are 66+ hotels available in Rochester.
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 drive from Chicago to Rochester in around 1h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
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