What is the distance between Chicago and Rochester?

It's about 836 km (519 miles) from Chicago to Rochester.

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Bus Station, in Rochester.

Bus Chicago to Rochester from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Rochester on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 5m	6:45pm	Rochester	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 30m	6:45pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Rochester on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 5m	6:45pm	Rochester	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 30m	6:45pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Rochester on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 5m	6:45pm	Rochester	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 30m	6:45pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Rochester on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 5m	6:45pm	Rochester	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 30m	6:45pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Rochester on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 5m	6:45pm	Rochester	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 30m	6:45pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Rochester on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 5m	6:45pm	Rochester	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 30m	6:45pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Rochester on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 5m	6:45pm	Rochester	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 30m	6:45pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Rochester on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 5m	6:45pm	Rochester	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 30m	6:45pm	Rochester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:16 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Rochester

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 11 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

11h 30mAverage Duration

835 kmDistance

76kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$90 - $341	Average Duration22h 30m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$80 - $285	Average Duration11h 30m	CO₂ emissions 76kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Rochester?

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

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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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,425 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

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

What is the distance between Chicago and Rochester?
It's about 836 km (519 miles) from Chicago to Rochester.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Rochester?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Bus Station, in Rochester.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

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11-23

$108

Today

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11-25

$115

11-26

$137

11-27

$106

11-28

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $106

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

You can expect to pay from $106 to $137 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $106 which is on 2025-11-27.