There are 6 ways to get from Rochester 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 to Bishop International Airport (FNT)taxi
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
3h 3m$154–373Bus via Southfield Bus Stop
cheapest- Take the bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
10h 13m$44–89Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
7h 24m$97–202Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 45m$97–142Drive 289.8 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Chicagocar 289.8 mi
5h 7m$53–77Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- Drive from Rochester to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 42m$57–317
Rochester to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Chicago is to bus via Southfield Bus Stop which costs $40 - $90 and takes 10h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $150 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from University Drive & Rochester Nearside and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Royal Oak Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester 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 7h 24m.
The distance between Rochester and Chicago is 285 miles. The road distance is 291.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $95 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Rochester to Chicago, including transfers.
Rochester to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
Rochester to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Chicago is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Rochester, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 9:34 AM in Rochester and 8:34 AM in Chicago.
Rochester to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Chicago is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Rochester to Chicago.
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