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How to get fromRochester to Chicagoby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Chicago by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Speedway to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend / ...
    2. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    3h 40m
    $32–55

  2. Drive 111.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Chicagocar car 111.1 mi
    2h 25m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Speedway to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend / ...
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    4h 4m
    $47–62

  4. Bus, train via Gary

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Speedway to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train Ssl
    4h 8m
    $35–55

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 137.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Rochester, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Rochester Speedway to Chicago via South Bend, IN in around 3h 40m.

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