IL → NY · about 518 miles
Chicago to Rochester train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Chicago to Rochester. The fastest takes 11 hours 30 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:30 PM and the last at 9:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 11h 30m
- First train
- 8:30 PM
- Last train
- 9:30 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Rochester. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 PM New | 10:00 AM +1 day | 12h 30m | Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:30 PM | 10:00 AM +1 day | 11h 30m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Rochester The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Rochester
Return trip: Rochester to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Rochester?
The fastest direct train takes 11 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 11 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Rochester?
The earliest departure is at 8:30 PM (Sun) and the last at 9:30 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Rochester?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Rochester leave from Chicago Union Station.