There are 6 ways to get from Rochester 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 14m$82–410Fly 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 22m$101–490Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 46m$182–384Bus (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 12m$95–186Bus 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 4m$180–316Drive 616.7 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)car 616.7 mi
10h 37m$113–163
Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to bus which costs $95 - $190 and takes 15h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $80 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester 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 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester 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 46m.
The distance between Rochester and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 534 miles. The road distance is 620.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) without a car is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs $180 - $390.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), including transfers.
Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $80 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 12h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 15h 12m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, 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 $180–380 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
- $65–390
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
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
- $95–480
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
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
- $180–380
- 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
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester 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. It is currently 12:11 PM in Rochester and 11:11 AM in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 620 miles. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
There are 287+ hotels available in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).