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

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There are 7 ways to get from Joliet to Rochester by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ORD - ROC
    5h
    $123–581

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0171
    17h 37m
    $92–187

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 31m
    $202–414

  4. Drive 607.6 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Rochestercar car 607.6 mi
    10h 39m
    $111–161

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    4h 10m
    $143–778

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 2m
    $178–456

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 51m
    $168–329

Joliet to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration13h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 589.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Rochester via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Rochester Bus Stop via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, Gary Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 17h 37m.

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