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Today3 Sept
from US$128
Tomorrow4 Sept
Fri5 Sept
from US$92
Sat6 Sept
Sun7 Sept
Mon8 Sept
Tue9 Sept
from US$80
Wed10 Sept
from US$77

Cheap buses leaving Friday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 5 September at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: 6 September at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 5 September at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: 6 September at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Rochester

Bus
Average priceUS$60 - US$218Average duration18h 30m
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$56 - US$197Average duration11h 30m
76kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Rochester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 18 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
18h 30mAverage duration
US$60Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Rochester, NY, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$117
Average bus trip duration18h 30m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure05:45
Distance519 miles
Latest bus departure23:15

Chicago to Rochester Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Rochester, NY, US

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

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

  2. 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
01/09
US$128
02/09
US$124
Today
US$121
04/09
US$67
05/09
US$84
06/09
US$63
07/09
US$61
08/09
US$55
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on 8 Sept 2025 with a price of US$55

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 US$55 to US$128 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 US$55, which is on 2025-09-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Rochester.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Rochester will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

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

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Rochester, NY, US to Chicago

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