What is the cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Rochester is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from O'Hare to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $40 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between O'Hare and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Rochester via Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from O'Hare to Rochester?

The distance between O'Hare and Rochester is 282 miles. The road distance is 335.1 miles.

How do I travel from O'Hare to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from O'Hare to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs $80 - $130.

How long does it take to get from O'Hare to Rochester?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from O'Hare to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the O'Hare to Rochester bus from?

O'Hare to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago station.

Bus or fly from O'Hare to Rochester?

The best way to get from O'Hare to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $40 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h.

Where does the O'Hare to Rochester bus arrive?

O'Hare to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

Can I drive from O'Hare to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Rochester is 335 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from O'Hare to Rochester.

How do I get a bus ticket from O'Hare to Rochester?

Book your O'Hare to Rochester bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 68+ hotels available in Rochester.

O'Hare to Rochester - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from O'Hare to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
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1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane ORD - RST
3h 48m
$44–335
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 966
8h
$82–122
Drive 333.2 mi
1. Drive from O'Hare to Rochestercar 333.2 mi
5h 28m
$61–88
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
5h 17m
$274–507
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MDW - MSP
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
6h 23m
$132–542
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
2. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 966
9h 4m
$75–127

O'Hare to Rochester by bus

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Distance: 280.7 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Rochester via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Milwaukee in around 8h.

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How to get fromO'Hare to Rochesterby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

There are 6 ways to get from O'Hare to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester

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Drive 333.2 mi

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

Bus via Madison