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

• Earliest: departs at 9:41 am and lands at 11:15 am
• Latest: departs at 10:45 pm and lands at 12:19 am.

The flight takes about 1h 34m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Rochester takes 1h 34m, covering 283 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 $413 to $551, with an average of $453 over the past 12 months. Anything below $413 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $324 round-trip via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared to $461 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$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 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $271 to $2,240. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Chicago to Rochester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $248, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

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 Rochester (RST).

Most connecting flights from Chicago to Rochester pass through Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Chicago to Rochester. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $410 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $733, a difference of $323.

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Chicago and Rochester.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Rochester flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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:

• American Airlines: 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.