What's the distance between Rochester and Chicago by coach?

The journey from Rochester to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 519 miles (836 km).

How can I travel from Rochester to Chicago avoiding air travel?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Rochester to Chicago from £60 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Rochester to Chicago on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:20	Rochester	1d 9h	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Rochester to Chicago on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:10	Rochester	17h 15m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Bus	06:10	Rochester	14h 55m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Bus	06:10	Rochester	1d 2h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Chicago on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:10	Rochester	17h 15m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Bus	06:10	Rochester	14h 55m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Bus	06:10	Rochester	1d 2h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Chicago on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:10	Rochester	17h 15m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Bus	06:10	Rochester	14h 55m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Bus	06:10	Rochester	1d 2h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Chicago on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:10	Rochester	17h 15m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	06:10	Rochester	14h 55m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:25	Rochester	1d 3h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	06:10	Rochester	1d 2h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:25	Rochester	1d 7h	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Chicago on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:10	Rochester	17h 15m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Bus	06:10	Rochester	14h 55m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Bus	06:10	Rochester	1d 2h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Chicago on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:10	Rochester	17h 15m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Bus	06:10	Rochester	14h 55m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Bus	06:10	Rochester	1d 2h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Chicago on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:10	Rochester	14h 55m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	06:10	Rochester	1d 2h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Bus	06:10	Rochester	17h 15m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:30 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

11h 43mAverage duration

518 milesDistance

76kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£52 - £223	Average duration18h 25m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£43 - £153	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
Visit page
B
U of R
Rush Rhees Library, 755 Library Road, Rochester, NY 14627
Visit page
C
Rochester Institute of Technology
61 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623
Visit page

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Visit page
B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Visit page
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

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

New York Trailways

4/54,413 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.2

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

What's the distance between Rochester and Chicago by coach?
The journey from Rochester to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 519 miles (836 km).
How can I travel from Rochester to Chicago avoiding air travel?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£64

25/11

£158

Today

£166

27/11

£78

28/11

£65

29/11

£127

30/11

£136

01/12

£75

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Chicago was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £64

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 £64 to £222 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 £65, which is on 2025-11-28.