CHI - ROC

$90 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Rochester

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Rochester, 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 Chicago to Rochester, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$194
Overall average: $232
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/25Fri 2/27
ORD - ROC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$271
Typical prices: $294-$431
American Airlines
Thu 5/7Sat 5/9
ORD - ROC • Non-stop
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American's Main Cabin Extra includes early boarding.
United's Economy Plus offers more legroom than standard.
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JetBlue
Cheapest • from $232 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • 16% average savings
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 35% compared to booking last minute.
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March
Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Rochester (CHI-ROC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Rochester 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Rochester

Wed, Feb 25 - Fri, Feb 27
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8:16 pm - 9:23 am
ORD
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ROC
12h 07m
1 stop
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6:20 pm - 11:37 pm
ROC
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ORD
6h 17m
1 stop
$194Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Fri, Feb 27
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11:51 am - 9:23 am
ORD
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ROC
20h 32m
2 stops
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6:20 pm - 11:37 pm
ROC
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ORD
6h 17m
1 stop
$226Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 1
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8:16 pm - 9:23 am
ORD
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ROC
12h 07m
1 stop
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2:05 pm - 12:40 am
ROC
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ORD
35h 35m
2 stops
$229Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Feb 28
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10:00 am - 11:59 pm
ORD
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ROC
12h 59m
2 stops
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6:00 am - 12:04 pm
ROC
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ORD
7h 04m
1 stop
$232JetBlue
Sat, Feb 28 - Mon, Mar 2
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8:16 pm - 9:23 am
ORD
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ROC
12h 07m
1 stop
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6:20 pm - 10:51 am
ROC
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ORD
17h 31m
2 stops
$239Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Feb 26
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12:59 pm - 11:59 pm
ORD
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ROC
10h 00m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:54 am
ROC
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ORD
6h 54m
1 stop
$247JetBlue
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
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6:10 pm - 8:45 pm
MDW
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ROC
1h 35mnonstop
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6:50 pm - 7:45 pm
ROC
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MDW
1h 55mnonstop
$277Southwest
Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 14
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12:45 pm - 3:15 pm
MDW
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ROC
1h 30mnonstop
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7:30 pm - 8:25 pm
ROC
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MDW
1h 55mnonstop
$288Southwest
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
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6:07 pm - 11:59 pm
MDW
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ROC
4h 52m
1 stop
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10:09 am - 12:29 pm
ROC
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MDW
3h 20m
1 stop
$297Delta
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25
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6:00 am - 11:53 am
MDW
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ROC
4h 53m
1 stop
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6:13 pm - 10:28 pm
ROC
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MDW
5h 15m
1 stop
$335Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Rochester flights

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to Rochester flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Chicago to Rochester costs $277 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Rochester (ROC). However, over the past month, flights between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Rochester (ROC) were, on average, 16% cheaper than other Chicago-Rochester routes. The most popular route is between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Rochester (ROC).

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Rochester clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago to Rochester, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Rochester, 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 Chicago to Rochester is March, where tickets cost $277 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $513 and $441 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Rochester?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $440 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Rochester, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Rochester, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Rochester

 
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Harriet Baskas

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Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$90
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 35% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Rochester

When to book flights from Chicago to Rochester

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Rochester based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Rochester

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Rochester?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Rochester was $90 for a one-way ticket and $194 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Chicago to Rochester. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Greater Rochester Intl.

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

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Rochester flight route.

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

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Rochester flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Rochester?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Rochester, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Rochester, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Rochester are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $411 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $364 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Chicago to Rochester.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rochester from Chicago 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 Chicago to Rochester?

    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 Rochester with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

    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 Rochester from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Rochester

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $186 or less one-way and $390 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Rochester?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Greater Rochester Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Greater Rochester Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Greater Rochester Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Greater Rochester Intl to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to Rochester

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Rochester. 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 Chicago to Rochester? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4273 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
MSY - PHX
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Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

Paid for premium extra leg room but the bin space for rows 1-3 had to go in rows 4-6 and 4-6 had to go to 7-9 because flight attendants have snacks and their luggage upfront. So we pay extra to have to fight thru traffic to get our bags. Only 2nd day of new seating so hope they fix this.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled. No snack or drink on this flight.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

We were upgraded to First Class and it was a great flight

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

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