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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: August 29 atDeparture city: RochesterDeparture location: Louise M. Slaughter StationArrival time: August 30 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: August 29 atDeparture city: RochesterDeparture location: Louise M. Slaughter StationArrival time: August 30 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Rochester to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 19 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Rochester, NY, US to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5428 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $66
Rochester to Chicago Train
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The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of $129To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Rochester, NY, US to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $129 to $1,595 for a train ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $129 which is on 2025-08-30.
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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!
What's the cheapest way to go from Rochester, NY, US to Chicago?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Rochester, NY, US and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $115 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $66. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Rochester, NY, US to Chicago in about 11h 43m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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