There are 6 ways to get from Rochester Hills to Chicago by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Bishop International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Rochester Hills to Bishop International Airport (FNT)taxi
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
2h 59m$157–396Bus via Southfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
9h 53m$44–79Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 58m$77–182Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 38m$87–132Drive 287.1 mi
- Drive from Rochester Hills to Chicagocar 287.1 mi
5h 6m$53–76Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- Drive from Rochester Hills to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 37m$62–367
Rochester Hills to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Hills to Chicago is to bus via Southfield Bus Stop which costs $40 - $80 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Hills to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $150 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Hills to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Rochester & Drexelgate and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Royal Oak Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester Hills to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Royal Oak Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Rochester Hills and Chicago is 287 miles. The road distance is 288.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Hills to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $75 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Rochester Hills to Chicago, including transfers.
Rochester Hills to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
Rochester Hills to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Rochester Hills to Chicago is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $75 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Rochester Hills, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
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- united.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester Hills to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Rochester Hills. It is currently 3:24 AM in Rochester Hills and 2:24 AM in Chicago.
Rochester Hills to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Hills to Chicago is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Rochester Hills to Chicago.
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