There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Hoffman Estates by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ROC - ORD
3h$91–438Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
13h 12m$330–507Bus (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 46m$116–181Drive 626.5 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Hoffman Estatescar 626.5 mi
10h 48m$115–166Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway, line 600 bus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ROC - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemontsubway
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C to Northwest Transportation Centerbus
4h 11m$118–633Bus 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 53m$184–323
Rochester to Hoffman Estates by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Hoffman Estates is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Hoffman Estates is to fly which takes 3h and costs $90 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Hoffman Estates. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Northwest Transportation Center via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Hoffman Estates. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Rosemont via Jackson-Blue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
The distance between Rochester and Hoffman Estates is 548 miles. The road distance is 630.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Hoffman Estates without a car is to train which takes 13h 12m and costs $330 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Rochester to Hoffman Estates, including transfers.
Rochester to Hoffman Estates bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Hoffman Estates train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Hoffman Estates is to fly which takes 3h and costs $90 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 13h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 15h 46m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Hoffman Estates, IL, 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 $320–500 and the journey takes 11h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
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
- $320–500
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemont
- Ave. Duration
- 36 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 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
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- 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
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to Hoffman Estates bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Hoffman Estates is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 10:23 AM in Rochester and 9:23 AM in Hoffman Estates.
Rochester to Hoffman Estates train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Hoffman Estates is 630 miles. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Rochester to Hoffman Estates.
There are 311+ hotels available in Hoffman Estates.