There are 8 ways to get from Mayo Clinic to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 43m$38–292Bus, 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 20m$115–171Bus, 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 8m$249–389Drive 346.9 mi
- Drive from Mayo Clinic to Chicagocar 346.9 mi
5h 42m$60–86Bus 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$272–855Bus 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 37m$117–495Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
8h 21m$84–121Bus
- 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
8h 57m$80–134
Mayo Clinic to Chicago by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mayo Clinic to Chicago is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Mayo Clinic to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $35 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Mayo Clinic to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
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 20m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 43m 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 43m and costs $35 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Milwaukee, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 21m.
Mayo Clinic to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee 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 and Delta fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mayo Clinic to Chicago Bus Station via Rochester, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 8h 21m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- 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 Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
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 Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
Bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
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