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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 24 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: May 25 atDestination city: RochesterDestination location: Louise M. Slaughter StationOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to RochesterAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 18 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Rochester: Trip Overview
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Based on 5140 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 $91.00
Chicago to Rochester Train
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Rochester was searched and found on May 23, 2025 with a price of $119To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Rochester, as early as possible.
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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 Chicago and Rochester is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Rochester.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Rochester, 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.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and Rochester, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Chicago to Rochester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
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!
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
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