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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Rochester:

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 8:42 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:47 am.

The flight takes about 1h 52m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Rochester:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Rochester takes 1h 52m, covering 514 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Rochester range from $384 to $525, with an average of $455 over the past 12 months. Anything below $384 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $455 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $207 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $454 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Rochester flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 30%, afternoon flights for 20%, and night flights for 10%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Rochester route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Chicago and Rochester is around $289 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 56m. Recent train fares are around $232, with a trip time of about 11h 30m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 20% lower. However, taking the train takes about 9+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Chicago to Rochester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $137, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Alamo
• Avis

Flights from Chicago to Rochester may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Greater Rochester Intl (ROC).

One-stop flights from Chicago to Rochester most commonly connect through:

• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Chicago to Rochester. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $407 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $513, a difference of $106.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Rochester. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 09m, compared with 4h 11m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and 4h 12m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Rochester are Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester Riverside Convention Center and Blue Cross Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Rochester on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Rochester flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.