What is the cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Rochester is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kankakee to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Rochester is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $160 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Kankakee and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Kankakee to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Chestnut & N. Schuyler and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Kankakee and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Kankakee to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Kankakee and arriving at Rochester via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.

How far is it from Kankakee to Rochester?

The distance between Kankakee and Rochester is 608 miles. The road distance is 620 miles.

How do I travel from Kankakee to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Kankakee to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 13h 59m and costs $150 - $390.

How long does it take to get from Kankakee to Rochester?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Kankakee to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kankakee to Rochester bus from?

Kankakee to Rochester bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee station.

Where do I catch the Kankakee to Rochester train from?

Kankakee to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kankakee station.

Train or bus from Kankakee to Rochester?

The best way to get from Kankakee to Rochester is to train which takes 13h 59m and costs $150 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 18h 27m.

Where does the Kankakee to Rochester bus arrive?

Kankakee to Rochester bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Kankakee and Rochester?

Rochester is 1h ahead of Kankakee. It is currently 2:38 AM in Kankakee and 3:38 AM in Rochester.

Where does the Kankakee to Rochester train arrive?

Kankakee to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Kankakee to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Rochester is 620 miles. It takes approximately 10h 52m to drive from Kankakee to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Kankakee to Rochester?

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

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Kankakee to Rochester - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Train, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester
best
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
2. Take the train from Homewood to Van Buren St.train
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane ORD - ROC
5h 43m
$129–699
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
18h 27m
$104–194
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
13h 59m
$154–383
Drive 616.4 mi
1. Drive from Kankakee to Rochestercar 616.4 mi
10h 52m
$113–163
Train, train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
2. Take the train from Homewood to Museum Campus/11th St.train
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane MDW - ROC
5h 14m
$169–899
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
7h 12m
$183–355
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
7h 37m
$193–345

Kankakee to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 604.3 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Kankakee to Rochester via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to Rochester Bus Stop via Stop 340157, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 18h 27m.

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