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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Great Lakes by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    4h 28m
    $104–482

  2. Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    4h 52m
    $89–412

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    13h 37m
    $196–395

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    17h 6m
    $99–190

  5. Drive 634.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Great Lakescar car 634.2 mi
    10h 59m
    $116–168

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 25m
    $177–399

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    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 train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 42m
    $187–329

Rochester to Great Lakes by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 569.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 13h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Great Lakes via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 17h 6m.

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