There are 6 ways to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus, or car
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Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ROC - ORD
2h 6m$65–380Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ROC - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to O'Haresubway
3h 14m$85–453Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 56m$200–417Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
15h 21m$112–210Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
4h 13m$198–338Drive 614.4 mi
- Drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)car 614.4 mi
10h 34m$113–162
Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $65 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at O'Hare via LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
The distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 530 miles. The road distance is 617.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) without a car is to train which takes 12h 56m and costs $200 - $420.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), including transfers and time at the airport.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $65 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $420 and takes 12h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 15h 21m.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (ROC), USA and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $180–390 and the journey takes 11h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Rochester Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 6m.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 1h behind Rochester Airport (ROC). It is currently 11:04 AM in Rochester Airport (ROC) and 10:04 AM in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 618 miles. It takes approximately 10h 34m to drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines offer flights from Rochester Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport Airport.
There are 300+ hotels available in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).