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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Rochelle travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rochelle

With a population of 9,574, Rochelle is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rochelle to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Rochelle

Rochelle in January
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rochelle in January
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rochelle in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Rochelle, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.

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How to Get to Rochelle

Plane

Although Rochelle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 74 miles from Rochelle. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Rochelle departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rochelle. The train journey from Rochelle to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rochelle is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 74 miles from Rochelle. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rochelle, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Rochelle takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

Although Rochelle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 74 miles from Rochelle. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Rochelle departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rochelle. The train journey from Rochelle to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rochelle is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 74 miles from Rochelle. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rochelle, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Rochelle takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Rochelle

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Rochelle

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,250 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,963 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rochelle

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Rochelle and Comfort Inn and Suites Rochelle - DeKalb.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rochelle

Most booked hotels in Rochelle

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Lincoln Way Inn Bed & Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 11 reviews)
$139+
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Holiday Inn Express Rochelle
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 142 reviews)
$158+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Rochelle
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 281 reviews)
$66+
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Comfort Inn and Suites Rochelle - DeKalb
2 stars
Excellent (8, 222 reviews)
$92+
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Chateau Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.1, 73 reviews)
$87+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (6, 75 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Rochelle

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Rochelle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Rochelle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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