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How to get fromWaukegan to Rochesterby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Rochester

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    4h 55m
    $163–881

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    16h 27m
    $105–190

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 54m
    $159–350

  4. Drive  635.4 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Rochestercar car 635.4 mi
    11h 14m
    $116–168

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ORD - ROC
    5h 3m
    $123–631

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 53m
    $177–337

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 58m
    $187–327

Waukegan to Rochester by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Waukegan to Rochester via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Rochester Bus Stop via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 16h 27m.

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