Trains from Chicago, IL to Rochester, NY

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TodayApr 29
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Louise M. Slaughter Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $123
Train Chicago to Rochester: Trip Overview

Train Chicago to Rochester: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$129
Average train trip duration11h 30m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:30 PM
Distance518 miles (834 km)
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Chicago to Rochester Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains1
Earliest and Latest Train Departures9:30PM
Minimum Price$123
Average Ticket Price$129
Minimum Trip Duration11h30m
Average Train Trip Duration11h30m
Distance518 miles (834 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

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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Train from Rochester to Chicago

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