There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to University of Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane ORD - ROC
3h 35m$64–321Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 37m$338–515Bus (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 26m$125–184Drive 599.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to University of Rochestercar 599.3 mi
10h 16m$103–148Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane MDW - ROC
3h 17m$100–511Fly 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
5h 39m$194–337Fly 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 21m$204–347
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to University of Rochester is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to University of Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to University of Rochester. 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 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to University of Rochester. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Rochester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
The distance between Chicago and University of Rochester is 551 miles. The road distance is 602.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to University of Rochester without a car is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs $330 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Chicago to University of Rochester, including transfers.
Chicago to University of Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to University of Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to University of Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $60 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 11h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 26m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and University of Rochester, NY, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $320–500 and the journey takes 11h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $320–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to University of Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Chicago to University of Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to University of Rochester is 603 miles. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Chicago to University of Rochester.
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