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- This trip is recommended because it is the: FastestDeparture time: August 11 atDeparture city: RochesterDeparture location: RochesterArrival time: August 11 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Downtown Greyhound StationOperated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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- Departure time: August 11 atDeparture city: RochesterDeparture location: RochesterArrival time: August 12 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Downtown Greyhound StationOperated by: FlixBus
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Rochester to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 20 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rochester, NY, US - Chicago
How far is Rochester from Chicago?
The distance between Rochester and Chicago is approximately 836 km (519 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rochester to Chicago?
Buses departing from Bus Station in Rochester will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.
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The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of US$64To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rochester, NY, US to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$64 to US$141 for a bus 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 US$64 which is on 2025-08-12.
Usually FlixBus Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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!
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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