How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Rochester?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Rochester start from PLN 241. The average price for this route is around PLN 287. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Rochester?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Rochester is 15h 35m, covering a distance of 836 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 30m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Rochester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Rochester?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Rochester at 10:15am. And the latest bus departs at 7:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Rochester?

A bus trip from Chicago to Rochester generates an estimated 20.898975 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Rochester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5801 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Rochester?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Rochester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Rochester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Rochester from PLN 239 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Chicago to Rochester on May 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 5m	6:45pm	Rochester	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h 40m	9:40am	Rochester	Fastest
	10:15am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	22h 25m	9:40am	Rochester	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 35m	9:40am	Rochester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:01 PM CDT.

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 PLN 207, 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 PricePLN 241 - PLN 572	Average Duration15h 35m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average PricePLN 207 - PLN 748	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 companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,555 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Amtrak

4.1/55,806 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512,673 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Valley Transit

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Rochester?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Rochester start from PLN 241. The average price for this route is around PLN 287. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Rochester?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Rochester is 15h 35m, covering a distance of 836 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Rochester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Rochester?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Rochester at 10:15am. And the latest bus departs at 7:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Rochester?
A bus trip from Chicago to Rochester generates an estimated 20.898975 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Rochester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5801 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Rochester?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Rochester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Rochester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05-17

PLN 455

05-18

PLN 508

Today

PLN 425

05-20

PLN 399

05-21

PLN 414

05-22

PLN 387

05-23

PLN 387

05-24

PLN 399

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on May 22, 2026 with a price of PLN 387

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 PLN 387 to PLN 1,300 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 PLN 387 which is on 2026-05-22.