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Among airlines operating Chicago to Rochester flights:

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

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Chicago and Rochester.

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).

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
• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $389 round-trip via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared to $444 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.

Most connecting flights from Chicago to Rochester pass through Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 44% on the Chicago to Rochester route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $414 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $733, a difference of $319. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:21 am and lands at 9:51 am
• Latest: departs at 10:40 pm and lands at 12:10 am.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Rochester takes 1h 30m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $396 to $1,291. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Rochester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $243, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Rochester range from $404 to $548, with an average of $443 over the past 12 months. Anything below $404 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.