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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 29 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: April 30 atDestination city: RochesterDestination location: Louise M. Slaughter Station
Train Chicago to Rochester: Trip Overview
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Based on 3667 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $72.00
Chicago to Rochester Trains
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Information on this train trip
Daily Trains | 1 |
Earliest and Latest Train Departures | 9:30PM |
Minimum Price | $123 |
Average Ticket Price | $129 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 11h30m |
Average Train Trip Duration | 11h30m |
Distance | 518 miles (834 km) |
Train Companies on This Route | Amtrak |
Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Rochester
The average train ticket price from Chicago to Rochester is $129. The best way to find train tickets from Chicago to Rochester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
A train trip between Chicago and Rochester is around 11h 30m, although the fastest train will take about 11h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 519 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of trains from Chicago to Rochester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Chicago to Rochester by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the train from Chicago to Rochester, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Chicago and Rochester is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Rochester.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Rochester, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and Rochester, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Chicago to Rochester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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