There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Grand Central Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ROC - MDW
2h 37m$99–475Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ROC - ORD
3h 7m$84–405Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 56m$190–390Bus (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 42m$92–179Drive 598.7 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Grand Central Stationcar 598.7 mi
10h 14m$110–158Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
4h 34m$173–393Bus 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 56m$183–323
Rochester to Grand Central Station by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Grand Central Station is to bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Grand Central Station is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $95 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Grand Central Station 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 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rochester and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 43m.
The distance between Rochester and Grand Central Station is 540 miles. The road distance is 602.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Grand Central Station without a car is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs $190 - $390.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Rochester to Grand Central Station, including transfers.
Rochester to Grand Central Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Grand Central Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Grand Central Station is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $95 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $390 and takes 11h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 13h 42m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Grand Central Station, 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 $190–390 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
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- 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
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- 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
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- 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 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Grand Central Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Rochester to Grand Central Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Grand Central Station is 602 miles. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Rochester to Grand Central Station.
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