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

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There are 9 ways to get from Rochester to Lake Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    2h 45m
    $114–625

  2. Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    3h 1m
    $84–425

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    11h 58m
    $325–501

  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
    13h 54m
    $112–171

  5. Drive  598.8 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Chicagocar car 598.8 mi
    10h 14m
    $99–143

  6. Fly Rochester to Traverse City

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ROC - TVC
    4h 27m
    $102–570

  7. Fly Rochester to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ROC - MKE
    3h 48m
    $147–770

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    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
    4h 32m
    $192–330

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

    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
    4h 54m
    $182–320

Rochester to Lake Michigan by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$325Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 536 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $320–500 and the journey takes 11h 43m.

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