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How to get fromRochester to Elginby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Elgin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    3h 40m
    $86–439

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    13h 35m
    $149–341

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
    16h 26m
    $99–165

  4. Drive  638.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Elgincar car 638.5 mi
    10h 58m
    $117–169

  5. Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    4h 37m
    $109–582

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    5h 27m
    $184–323

Rochester to Elgin by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 559.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D in around 16h 26m.

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