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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.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Rochester. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

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).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Rochester.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $224 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $449 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.

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

• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 9% of one-stop connections

New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Chicago to Rochester route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 19%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $411 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $503: a $92 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Rochester flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 11%, and night flights for 11%.

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.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Rochester takes 1h 53m, covering 514 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:13 am and lands at 8:06 am
• Latest: departs at 9:04 pm and lands at 10:57 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 53m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of $450. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Chicago to Rochester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $118, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 11m, compared with 4h 12m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 25m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Hertz
· Budget
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Avis
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Rochester range from $384 to $516, with an average of $450 over the past 12 months. Anything below $384 counts as a good deal.

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