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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ORD - ROC
    4h 50m
    $122–630

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 5m
    $66–168

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 34m
    $328–509

  4. Drive  614.7 mi

    1. Drive from Wheaton to Rochestercar car 614.7 mi
    11h
    $106–152

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

    1. Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    4h 39m
    $192–1,030

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

    1. Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain 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 37m
    $187–327

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

    1. Take the train from Wheaton 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 27m
    $197–337

Wheaton to Rochester by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$328Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Wheaton to Rochester via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West St & Indiana St to Rochester Bus Stop via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago, Cleveland, and Buffalo in around 17h 5m.

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