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

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 26m
    $109–532

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 55m
    $89–442

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    13h 40m
    $151–358

  4. 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 Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    15h 55m
    $102–159

  5. Drive  603.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Jolietcar car 603.3 mi
    10h 43m
    $111–159

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 18m
    $177–336

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 48m
    $187–326

Rochester to Joliet by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 577.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Joliet via Chicago Union Station and LaSalle Street in around 13h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Pace Transit Center via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 15h 55m.

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