Trains tickets from Rochester (NY), US to Chicago

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Louise M. Slaughter Station
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Louise M. Slaughter Station
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Chicago.

Average Price$72 - $164Average Duration22h 15m
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$108 - $155Average Duration11h 43m
76kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Rochester to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 22 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
22h 15mAverage Duration
$72Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Train Rochester to Chicago: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$128
Average train trip duration11h 43m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure11:29pm
Distance518 miles (834 km)

Rochester to Chicago Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/29
$103
04/30
$103
Today
$122
05/02
$125
05/03
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05/04
$125
05/05
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05/06
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rochester to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $103

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

You can expect to pay from $103 to $1,056 for a train ticket from Rochester to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $125 which is on 2025-05-02.

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 Rochester and Chicago is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Chicago.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Chicago you take, 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Rochester and Chicago compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Rochester to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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

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!

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