There are 5 ways to get from Urbana to Rochester by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Rochester (ROC)plane CMI - ROC
6h 16m$157–695Drive 659.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Urbana to Rochestercar 659.8 mi
12h 1m$121–174Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Downtown Chicagobus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
15h 29m$235–450Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Downtown Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
17h 10m$135–240Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Chicago Midway Airportbus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane MDW - ROC
5h 27m$190–829
Urbana to Rochester by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Urbana to Rochester is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Urbana to Rochester is to bus and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $190 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Urbana to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Champaign, IL - ISR and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
The distance between Urbana and Rochester is 602 miles. The road distance is 663.7 miles.
The best way to get from Urbana to Rochester without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 29m and costs $230 - $450.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Urbana to Rochester, including transfers.
Urbana to Rochester bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Champaign, IL - ISR station.
The best way to get from Urbana to Rochester is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 17h 10m.
Urbana to Rochester bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Downtown Chicago station.
Rochester is 1h ahead of Urbana. It is currently 4:55 PM in Urbana and 5:55 PM in Rochester.
What companies run services between Urbana, IL, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Rochester (ROC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Rochester Bus Stop via Downtown Chicago, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 17h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Downtown Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Downtown Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Chicago Midway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Urbana to Rochester is 664 miles. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from Urbana to Rochester.
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