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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rochester:

• Earliest: departs at 6:25 am and lands at 8:21 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:51 am.

The flight takes about 1h 56m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rochester:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rochester takes 1h 56m, covering 526 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Rochester range from $384 to $526, with an average of $458 over the past 12 months. Anything below $384 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $458 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $207 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $460 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.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 170 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rochester flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 12%, and night flights for 12%.

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

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rochester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $132, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $77 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Alamo
• Avis

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rochester usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Greater Rochester Intl (ROC).

Connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rochester most commonly pass through:

• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 20% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rochester. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $383 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $524, a difference of $141.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Rochester. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 35m, compared with 5h 56m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Rochester are Strong National Museum of Play, Blue Cross Arena and Rochester Riverside Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Rochester on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rochester flights:

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• 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.