There are 8 ways to get from Mayo Clinic to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RST - ORD
3h 37m$38–302Bus, train via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
8h 22m$92–146Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 966
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
10h 10m$139–279Drive 347 mi
- Drive from Mayo Clinic to Chicagocar 347 mi
5h 42m$64–92Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
4h 30m$107–425Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
4h 42m$282–705Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
9h 1m$80–134Bus via Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
9h 33m$78–124
Mayo Clinic to Chicago by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mayo Clinic to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Mayo Clinic to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Mayo Clinic to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Mayo Clinic and Chicago is 296 miles. The road distance is 349 miles.
The best way to get from Mayo Clinic to Chicago without a car is to bus and train via Milwaukee which takes 8h 22m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Mayo Clinic to Chicago, including transfers.
Mayo Clinic to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Mayo Clinic to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 9h 1m.
Mayo Clinic to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Madison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayo Clinic to Chicago is 349 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Mayo Clinic to Chicago.
What companies run services between Mayo Clinic, MN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mayo Clinic to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St via Rochester, Madison, and 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus in around 9h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rochester to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
Bus from Rochester to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Rochester to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Rochester to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
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