There are 5 ways to get from Rochester Institute of Technology to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ROC - MDW
2h 33m$102–479Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ROC - ORD
3h 3m$87–409Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 58m$209–424Bus (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
13h 44m$118–213Drive 595.4 mi
- Drive from Rochester Institute of Technology to Chicagocar 595.4 mi
10h 12m$109–157
Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Institute of Technology to Chicago is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Institute of Technology to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $100 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Institute of Technology to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester Institute of Technology to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
The distance between Rochester Institute of Technology and Chicago is 541 miles. The road distance is 598.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Institute of Technology to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs $200 - $430.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Rochester Institute of Technology to Chicago, including transfers.
Rochester Institute of Technology to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester Institute of Technology to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester Institute of Technology to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $430 and takes 11h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 13h 44m.
What companies run services between Rochester Institute of Technology, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. 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
- 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
- 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
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester Institute of Technology to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Rochester Institute of Technology to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Institute of Technology to Chicago is 599 miles. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Rochester Institute of Technology to Chicago.
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