Bus Tickets from Chicago to Rochester, NY, US

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ThuJul 31
from US$97
FriAug 1
from US$98
SatAug 2
from US$103
SunAug 3
from US$100
MonAug 4
from US$92
TueAug 5
from US$77
WedAug 6
from US$74
ThuAug 7

Cheap buses leaving Friday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Rochester

Bus
Average PriceUS$60 - US$154Average Duration18h 30m
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$66 - US$197Average Duration11h 30m
76kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Rochester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 18 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
18h 30mAverage Duration
US$60Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Rochester, NY, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$118
Average Bus Trip Duration18h 30m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure5:45am
Distance834 km
Latest bus departure11:15pm

Chicago to Rochester Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Rochester, NY, US

  1. What is the distance between Chicago and Rochester?

    It's about 836 km (519 miles) from Chicago to Rochester.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Rochester?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Bus Station, in Rochester.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-27
US$128
07-28
US$133
Today
US$117
07-30
US$78
07-31
US$89
08-01
US$90
08-02
US$96
08-03
US$92
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of US$78

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Rochester, NY, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$78 to US$133 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$78 which is on 2025-07-30.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Bus from Chicago to Rochester, NY, US

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Train from Chicago to Rochester, NY, US

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