How far is Rochester from Chicago?

The distance between Rochester and Chicago is approximately 836 km (519 miles).

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

Buses departing from Bus Station in Rochester will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Bus Rochester to Chicago from $105 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rochester to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30pm	Rochester	1d 7h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Rochester to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	Rochester	17h 15m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10am	Rochester	14h 55m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:25am	Rochester	1d 3h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	6:10am	Rochester	1d 2h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:25am	Rochester	1d 7h	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Chicago on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10am	Rochester	17h 15m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Bus	6:10am	Rochester	14h 55m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Bus	6:10am	Rochester	1d 2h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Chicago on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10am	Rochester	17h 15m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Bus	6:10am	Rochester	14h 55m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Bus	6:10am	Rochester	1d 2h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	Rochester	17h 15m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10am	Rochester	14h 55m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Rochester	1d 2h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:20pm	Rochester	1d 9h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	Rochester	17h 15m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10am	Rochester	14h 55m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Rochester	1d 2h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:20pm	Rochester	1d 9h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Chicago on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10am	Rochester	17h 15m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Bus	6:10am	Rochester	14h 55m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Bus	6:10am	Rochester	1d 2h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Chicago on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10am	Rochester	17h 15m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Bus	6:10am	Rochester	14h 55m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Bus	6:10am	Rochester	1d 2h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:29 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 11 hours 43 minutes, and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

11h 43mAverage Duration

835 kmDistance

76kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$98 - $530	Average Duration17h 15m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$80 - $285	Average Duration11h 43m	CO₂ emissions 76kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Chicago?

Stops in Rochester

A
Bus Station
186 Cumberland St (Across from the Amtrak Terminal) , Rochester, NY 14605
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B
U of R
Rush Rhees Library, 755 Library Road, Rochester, NY 14627
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C
Rochester Institute of Technology
61 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623
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Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

New York Trailways

4/54,412 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rochester, NY, US to Chicago by bus

How far is Rochester from Chicago?
The distance between Rochester and Chicago is approximately 836 km (519 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rochester to Chicago?
Buses departing from Bus Station in Rochester will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$120

11-20

$120

Today

$120

11-22

$131

11-23

$119

11-24

$119

11-25

$178

11-26

$223

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $119

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

You can expect to pay from $119 to $404 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $119 which is on 2025-11-23.