Bus Tickets from Rochester, NY, US to Chicago

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TodayAug 6
from US$111
TomorrowAug 7
FriAug 8
from US$110
SatAug 9
from US$114
SunAug 10
from US$110
MonAug 11
from US$99
TueAug 12
from US$84
WedAug 13
from US$86

Cheap buses leaving Friday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Rochester
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Rochester
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Rochester
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Rochester
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Rochester
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Chicago

Average PriceUS$64 - US$260Average Duration21h 40m
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$66 - US$197Average Duration11h 43m
76kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Rochester to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 21 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
21h 40mAverage Duration
US$64Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rochester, NY, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$112
Average Bus Trip Duration21h 40m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure6:10am
Distance834 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Rochester to Chicago Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Rochester to Chicago from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Rochester to Chicago, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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

  1. How far is Rochester from Chicago?

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

  2. 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-04
US$78
08-05
US$81
Today
US$106
08-07
US$68
08-08
US$103
08-09
US$106
08-10
US$103
08-11
US$92
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 7, 2025 with a price of US$68

To 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$68 to US$127 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$68 which is on 2025-08-07.

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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Did you know?

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.

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

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