CHI - ROC

$85 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Rochester

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Cheapest round-trip
$169
Typical prices: $390-$539
JetBlue
Sat 8/15Tue 8/18
ORD - ROC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$286
Typical prices: $452-$549
American Airlines
Sat 8/8Sat 8/15
ORD - ROC • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $169 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $172 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 19m (one-way)
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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

Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 18
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6:00 am - 12:09 pm
ORD
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ROC
5h 09m
1 stop
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12:10 pm - 5:35 pm
ROC
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ORD
6h 25m
1 stop
$169JetBlue
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 19
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5:27 pm - 11:39 pm
ORD
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ROC
5h 12m
1 stop
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12:10 pm - 5:35 pm
ROC
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ORD
6h 25m
1 stop
$177JetBlue
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 5
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6:00 am - 1:27 pm
ORD
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ROC
6h 27m
1 stop
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1:23 pm - 5:34 pm
ROC
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ORD
5h 11m
1 stop
$185JetBlue
Sat, Aug 22 - Thu, Aug 27
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5:27 pm - 11:39 pm
ORD
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ROC
5h 12m
1 stop
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12:10 pm - 4:17 pm
ROC
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ORD
5h 07m
1 stop
$193JetBlue
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 9
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7:00 am - 3:10 pm
ORD
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ROC
7h 10m
1 stop
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4:05 pm - 9:52 pm
ROC
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ORD
6h 47m
1 stop
$201JetBlue
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Aug 18
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6:00 am - 12:10 pm
ORD
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ROC
5h 10m
1 stop
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12:10 pm - 5:35 pm
ROC
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ORD
6h 25m
1 stop
$213JetBlue
Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 20
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6:00 am - 12:10 pm
ORD
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ROC
5h 10m
1 stop
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12:10 pm - 4:17 pm
ROC
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ORD
5h 07m
1 stop
$221JetBlue
Sat, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 5
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6:00 am - 12:09 pm
ORD
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ROC
5h 09m
1 stop
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1:23 pm - 5:34 pm
ROC
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ORD
5h 11m
1 stop
$229JetBlue
Sat, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 5
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6:50 pm - 9:30 pm
MDW
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ROC
1h 40mnonstop
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6:20 pm - 7:05 pm
ROC
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MDW
1h 45mnonstop
$287Southwest
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
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9:05 am - 11:45 am
MDW
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ROC
1h 40mnonstop
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6:45 pm - 7:35 pm
ROC
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MDW
1h 50mnonstop
$289Southwest
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Rochester?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Rochester departing in August.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Rochester flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Rochester costs $363 on the route between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Rochester (ROC). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 1% 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 Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays 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 February, where tickets cost $118 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $363 and $335 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 $411 on average.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Rochester

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$85
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Rochester

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Rochester?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Rochester was $85 for a one-way ticket and $169 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?

    American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Rochester flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Rochester?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Rochester, with oneworld 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 $417 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $466 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 $216 or less one-way and $387 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

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Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2026
MDW - BDL
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OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

My flight to Chicago left and landed early. My return flight left two minutes late and arrived 2 minutes late. My seat selections were ideal! There were no snacks going to Chicago and no snacks on the return trip. There are no charging outlets on board.

It good. Just not that plane didn’t have power outlets to charge devices etc.

Great experience. Boarding was fast, staff were very nice and funny, everything at the seat worked well.

Horrible! Several delays and then was cancelled! I spent over 24 hours in the airport and was unable to get a hotel or food voucher.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

Very turbulent flight, no drinks, very little service, unorganized boarding, gate changed multiple times

The flight was delayed significantly. Communication during the flight was abrupt and caused some panic as we were navigating turbulence. It was also too loud and every announcement felt startling. The flight attendants did not offer any assurances and I felt unsettled most of the flight. The seats, floor and tray table was very dirty. The seat next to me was broken and the passenger sitting there was very uncomfortable. He had a spring in his back and his seat made terrible squeaking noises through the flight.

Significant delays on my trip to Chicago and my trip back to NY

Delayed by 5 hours and I had to wit in the airport for more than 6+ hours.

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

Plane was delayed an hour causing me to miss my flight to London and now I am not arriving until Sunday instead of Friday. I am stranded at airport and they give me $12 of food vouchers. It's a joke and everyone I talked to was rude

Wheelchair was waiting for me,changed to a better seat which was great as it's hard for me to walk

it was a nightmare of a trip. multiple delays, dirty bathrooms, long wait in tarmac, ran out of fuel diverting flight. on and all over 4 hour delay!

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