There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to University of Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane MDW - ROC
3h 17m$144–771Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- 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$107–203Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 37m$206–403Drive 595.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to University of Rochestercar 595.4 mi
10h 25m$109–157Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane ORD - ROC
3h 42m$114–621Fly 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 16m$124–468Fly 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 41m$174–408
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to University of Rochester is to bus which costs $100 - $210 and takes 13h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to University of Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $140 - $800.
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 539 miles. The road distance is 598.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to University of Rochester without a car is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs $200 - $410.
It takes approximately 3h 17m 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 17m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $410 and takes 11h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 13h 26m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and University of Rochester, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $190–390 and the journey takes 11h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
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 599 miles. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Chicago to University of Rochester.
There are 142+ hotels available in University of Rochester.