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

The distance between Chicago and Rochester by coach is approximately 519 miles (836 km).

What is the best way to go from Chicago to Rochester without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Chicago to Rochester from £48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Rochester on 27 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	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 5m	18:45	Rochester	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 30m	18:45	Rochester	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Rochester on 28 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	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 5m	18:45	Rochester	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 30m	18:45	Rochester	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Rochester on 29 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	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 5m	18:45	Rochester	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 30m	18:45	Rochester	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Rochester on 30 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	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 5m	18:45	Rochester	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 30m	18:45	Rochester	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Rochester on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 5m	18:45	Rochester	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 30m	18:45	Rochester	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Rochester on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	18:45	Rochester	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	23h 5m	18:45	Rochester	Fastest

Next departures from Chicago to Rochester on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	18:45	Rochester	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	23h 5m	18:45	Rochester	Fastest

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

1train per day

11h 30mAverage duration

518 milesDistance

76kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£48 - £202	Average duration22h 30m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£43 - £153	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

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,452 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

What's the distance between Chicago and Rochester by coach?
The distance between Chicago and Rochester by coach is approximately 519 miles (836 km).
What is the best way to go from Chicago to Rochester without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. 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

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25/11

£62

Today

£74

27/11

£57

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £57

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 £57 to £74 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 £57, which is on 2025-11-27.