Bus Tickets from Chicago, IL to Rochester, NY

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TodayDec 22
from US$162
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from US$156
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: December 23 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: December 24 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:09 PM CST.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Bus Chicago to Rochester: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$109
Average Bus Trip Duration19h 15m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure8:50pm
Distance837 km
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Chicago to Rochester Buses

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Rochester

  1. How long does it take to get to Rochester from Chicago by bus?

    The trip from Chicago to Rochester will take on average 19h 15m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Rochester in about 19h 10m.

  2. What is the distance between Chicago and Rochester?

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

  3. How often do buses run from Chicago to Rochester each day?

    A FlixBus bus travels from Chicago to Rochester only once a day, at 8:50pm. It typically leaves at 8:50pm and is operated by FlixBus.

  4. When do the first and last bus leave from Chicago to Rochester?

    You can catch the first bus starting at 8:50pm and the last one until 10:30pm. To ensure a smooth trip, consider arriving at the station early for check-in.

  5. 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.

  6. What is the cheapest way to travel from Chicago to Rochester?

    The least expensive option to go from Chicago to Rochester would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$70, making this your best choice for this trip.

  7. How much is the bus from Chicago to Rochester?

    Taking the bus from Chicago to Rochester costs on average US$109.

  8. Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Chicago to Rochester?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Chicago until 10:30pm and reaching Rochester on the following day.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
12-20
US$146
12-21
US$148
Today
US$154
12-23
US$148
12-24
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12-25
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12-26
US$150
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%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Rochester was searched and found on Dec 20, 2024 with a price of US$146

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, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$146 to US$154 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Rochester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$148 which is on 2024-12-23.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Rochester?

%{brand}s logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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