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Find cheap flights from Rochester to Chicago from $284

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Rochester to Chicago departing on 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rochester to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rochester to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Rochester to Chicago (RST-CHI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Rochester to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:21 pm - 10:41 pmRST-ORD
4h 20m1 stop
9:20 am - 11:32 pmORD-RST
14h 12m1 stop
$383Delta
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
5:35 am - 8:47 amRST-MDW
3h 12m1 stop
9:29 am - 11:32 pmMDW-RST
14h 03m1 stop
$383Delta
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
1:53 pm - 8:55 pmRST-ORD
7h 02m2 stops
6:05 am - 5:00 pmORD-RST
10h 55m1 stop
$388Delta
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Tue, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 12
5:35 am - 12:40 pmRST-MDW
7h 05m2 stops
9:29 am - 11:32 pmMDW-RST
14h 03m1 stop
$388Delta
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
6:21 pm - 2:42 pmRST-ORD
20h 21m1 stop
6:05 am - 5:00 pmORD-RST
10h 55m1 stop
$392Delta
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Mon, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 12
6:21 pm - 1:35 pmRST-MDW
19h 14m1 stop
9:29 am - 5:00 pmMDW-RST
7h 31m1 stop
$392Delta
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 11
11:30 am - 12:54 pmRST-ORD
1h 24mnonstop
4:30 pm - 5:48 pmORD-RST
1h 18mnonstop
$395American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 14
6:00 am - 7:21 amRST-ORD
1h 21mnonstop
8:24 pm - 9:45 pmORD-RST
1h 21mnonstop
$396American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 29 - Mon, Jul 1
5:40 pm - 9:57 pmRST-ORD
4h 17m1 stop
3:55 pm - 11:32 pmORD-RST
7h 37m1 stop
$398Delta
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Fri, Jun 7 - Tue, Jun 11
1:53 pm - 6:07 pmRST-MDW
4h 14m1 stop
9:29 am - 5:00 pmMDW-RST
7h 31m1 stop
$398Delta
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Thu, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 11

Flights from Rochester to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Rochester to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Rochester to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Rochester to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Rochester to Chicago cost $167 and was between Rochester and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $282.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rochester to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Rochester to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Rochester to Chicago, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rochester to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Rochester to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Rochester to Chicago is October, where tickets cost $228 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and June, where the average cost of tickets is $562 and $545 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rochester to Chicago?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Rochester to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Rochester to Chicago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 89 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Rochester to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Chicago from Rochester were found on American Airlines ($284) and Delta ($293), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Delta ($383) and American Airlines ($395).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Rochester and Chicago?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Rochester to Chicago.
There is just one airline that flies from Rochester to Chicago direct and that is American Airlines. The best one-way deal found from American Airlines for the route is $186.

How many flights are there between Rochester and Chicago per day?

Each day, there are between 8 and 9 nonstop flights that take off from Rochester and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 1h 18m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Each week, there are 57 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Rochester and Chicago?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Rochester to Chicago take?

The average nonstop flight takes 1h 14m, covering a distance of 283 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Rochester to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Rochester at 6:00 am and will be landing in Chicago at 7:14 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Rochester to Chicago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Rochester to Chicago jets off at 6:29 pm and lands at 7:43 pm.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$284
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 37% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
Flight from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Rochester to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rochester to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Rochester to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from Rochester to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rochester to Chicago was $284 for a one-way ticket and $383 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Rochester and Chicago?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Rochester to Chicago?

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Rochester. You’ll be landing in one of Chicago’s 2 airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Rochester to Chicago?

    American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and Finnair offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Rochester to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Rochester to Chicago?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Rochester to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Rochester to Chicago?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Rochester and Chicago.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Rochester to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Rochester to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Rochester to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Rochester to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Rochester to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Rochester is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Rochester to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Rochester with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Rochester to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Rochester up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Rochester to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $234 or less one-way and $401 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Rochester to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Rochester to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Rochester to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago to Rochester

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

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Top airline flying from Rochester to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Rochester to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Rochester to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
American AirlinesOverall score based on 14677 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.0Crew
7.2Comfort
7.6Boarding
6.6Food
Airline reviews

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024STL - ORD
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The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

Our second leg to Jackson WY was unable to land due to weather. We were flown back to Dallas after stopping in SLC. We were given hotel rooms and vouchers. We were told that we would be back on the same plane in the morning. Instead we were given a different flight with different seats. Not a good experience. No one knew what was going on.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Rochester to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/24Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 18mRST-ORD
$284
5/24Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 18mRST-ORD
$285
5/24Fri
1 stopDelta
4h 18mRST-ORD
$293
5/24Fri
1 stopDelta
3h 12mRST-MDW
$293
6/8Sat
2 stopsDelta
7h 11mRST-ORD
$298
5/24Fri
2 stopsDelta
7h 02mRST-ORD
$333
5/24Fri
2 stopsDelta
7h 07mRST-ORD
$369
5/24Fri
2 stopsDelta
7h 05mRST-MDW
$369

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Last minute flights from Rochester to Chicago

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Rochester to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
4h 18mRST-ORD
5/18Sat
multi-stopDelta
4h 42mORD-RST
$544
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
3h 12mRST-MDW
5/18Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 07mMDW-RST
$544
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
3h 04mRST-ORD
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
10h 32mORD-RST
$549
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
3h 12mRST-MDW
5/18Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 02mMDW-RST
$549
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
7h 07mRST-ORD
5/18Sat
multi-stopDelta
7h 25mORD-RST
$554
5/10Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 18mRST-ORD
5/18Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 16mORD-RST
$599
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
7h 05mRST-MDW
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
3h 27mMDW-RST
$605
5/9Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 18mRST-ORD
5/16Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 16mORD-RST
$609
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
7h 05mRST-MDW
5/18Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 02mMDW-RST
$610
5/9Thu
multi-stopDelta
2h 56mRST-ORD
5/16Thu
multi-stopDelta
5h 21mORD-RST
$628

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Rochester - Chicago Flights

Departure:

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Return flight deals:

Chicago - Rochester

Cabin classes:

$723
$3,805
$1,745
$282