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Cheap Flights from Rochester to Chicago (ROC-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Rochester to Chicago 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.
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Sun, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 3
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6:15 am - 10:47 amROC-ORD
5h 32m1 stop
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6:10 am - 12:42 pmORD-ROC
5h 32m1 stop
$193JetBlue
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
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6:40 am - 4:10 pmROC-ORD
10h 30m1 stop
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8:12 pm - 11:09 amORD-ROC
13h 57m1 stop
$199Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 21
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:47 pm - 9:58 pmROC-ORD
9h 11m1 stop
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5:17 pm - 12:52 pmORD-ROC
18h 35m1 stop
$203Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
6:17 am - 7:19 amROC-ORD
2h 02mnonstop
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8:02 am - 10:51 amORD-ROC
1h 49mnonstop
$217American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 13
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 8:35 amROC-MDW
1h 50mnonstop
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4:45 pm - 7:20 pmMDW-ROC
1h 35mnonstop
$217Southwest
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 2
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 11:15 pmROC-ORD
4h 25m1 stop
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2:02 pm - 4:50 pmORD-ROC
1h 48mnonstop
$227United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 2
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 8:35 amROC-MDW
1h 50mnonstop
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1:00 pm - 10:05 pmMDW-ROC
8h 05m2 stops
$232Southwest
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 13
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:10 amROC-ORD
5h 10m1 stop
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3:45 pm - 11:58 pmORD-ROC
7h 13m1 stop
$237Delta
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 2
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 9:36 amROC-MDW
4h 36m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:17 pm - 11:11 pmMDW-ROC
3h 54m1 stop
$237Delta
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Sat, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 15
American Airlines Logo
6:17 am - 7:19 amROC-ORD
2h 02mnonstop
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6:10 am - 11:38 amORD-ROC
4h 28m1 stop
$242American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Rochester to Chicago

 
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United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


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Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary alcoholic drinks for a small fee.


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KAYAK's insights & trends for Rochester to Chicago flights

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

What is the cheapest Rochester to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Rochester to Chicago.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Rochester to Chicago cost $200 and was between Rochester (ROC) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $200.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Rochester to Chicago, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Rochester to Chicago, 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 Rochester to Chicago is January, where tickets cost $279 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $354 and $349 respectively.

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

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 $408 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Rochester to Chicago, 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 Rochester to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Rochester to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rochester to Chicago 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 Rochester to Chicago

  • What are the different ticket classes offered by airlines on flights from Rochester to Chicago?

    Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines offer multiple ticket classes on flights from Rochester to Chicago, including Economy, Premium Economy, Business, and First Class. Each class provides distinct perks such as improved seating, priority boarding, and in-flight amenities. Depending on the chosen airline and class, passengers can enjoy a range of benefits tailored to their preferences and needs.

  • What special amenities are available on airlines for flights from Rochester to Chicago?

    JetBlue Airways offers in-flight entertainment, complimentary snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages on their flights. Alaska Airlines provides free messaging and limited internet access, along with a selection of food and beverages for purchase. Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines typically offer a more basic service with additional options available for purchase.

  • How can I get out of the airport in Chicago after my flight from Rochester?

    After your flight from Rochester to Chicago, depending on which airport you arrive at, you can use various transportation options to get out. For O'Hare International Airport (ORD), you can take advantage of shuttle services like Go Airport Express, Chicago Airport Shuttle, or use ride-sharing services like Uber. Alternatively, both O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected to the city center by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) trains and buses, including the Blue Line train, offering a convenient way to reach Downtown Chicago.

  • Do airlines accommodate special diets on flights from Rochester to Chicago?

    Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines offer special meal options to accommodate dietary restrictions or preferences. Passengers can request meals such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or kosher. It's advisable to inform the airline in advance about any dietary requirements to ensure availability during the flight.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Rochester to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rochester to Chicago was $88 for a one-way ticket and $193 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Rochester is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Rochester from Rochester Greater Rochester Intl and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

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

    The Embraer 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Rochester to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Rochester to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Rochester to Chicago are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $371 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $263 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Rochester to Chicago.

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

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

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

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

    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 Chicago from Rochester 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 Rochester to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $186 or less one-way and $294 or less round-trip.
  • When traveling with pets from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago (CHI), consider airlines that are pet-friendly. For example, Delta Air Lines allows pets in the cabin for flights within the United States, while United Airlines offers both cabin and cargo options for pet travel. Be sure to check their specific requirements and fees.
  • If you're flying with kids, it's important to choose an airline that offers suitable services. American Airlines, for instance, provides pre-boarding for families with young children and offers complimentary strollers at select airports. Southwest Airlines offers a family boarding option and allows kids to bring a car seat and stroller for free.
  • Reduce your carbon footprint by selecting environmentally friendly flights. JetBlue Airways, for instance, has committed to reducing its carbon emissions through various initiatives, such as investing in sustainable aviation fuel. Alaska Airlines also focuses on sustainability, implementing measures to minimize its environmental impact.
  • Layovers are common on flights from Rochester to Chicago, offering an opportunity to explore other cities. If you have a longer layover, consider airlines like Frontier Airlines or Spirit Airlines, which often offer affordable fares with layovers in cities like Denver or Las Vegas, allowing you to add an extra destination to your trip.
  • Baggage policies vary among airlines. When booking your flight, take into account each airline's baggage allowances and fees. For example, Delta Air Lines typically allows one free carry-on and one free personal item, while United Airlines offers different baggage options based on fare class. Be aware of any weight and size restrictions to avoid additional charges.

Prefer to fly direct from Rochester to Chicago?

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

Direct departures

Rochester 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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Direct returns

Chicago to Rochester 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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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Rochester to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Rochester to Chicago. 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 Rochester to Chicago? 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 4241 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025AUS - RDU
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

At first, we were on the runway for about an hour, literally. The Captain did explain that the Control Tower just had a change shift (sounds like an unrealistic excuse) and then that we had to change a runway. A regular economy seat is made for 12 yo twiggy. I understand Delta wants to push for an upgrade, but after sitting in a Comfort seat and in First class. I would say First class is not worthy of my money. The landing was delayed because of the weather in NYC, I don't hold that against Delta, of course. The Captain did alert us to that upon takeoff in Vegas and again as we reached NY.

Not a "Delta" issue, but a JFK issue: We booked a connecting flight with 3 1/2 hours between to clearn immigration and customs. Our inbound flight (BCN to JFK) was on the taxiway 45 minutes which ate into our layover time. Immigtration was insanely quick with the CBP MPC app; however, clearing TSA (again, after we were ALREADY cleared in Spain on the inbound international flight) took over 95 minutes. This left us with 10 minutes before boarding the connecting flight (JFK to SAN) to walk to the far end of Terminal 4 and try to find food. We didn't find any food that could promise to serve us in under 10 minutes so we boarded the Delta flight after coming off a plance and an 8-hour flight knowing that we wouldn't be served any food on the next 5 1/2 hour flight. I feel like Delta needs to put pressure on the JFK TSA to open more screening stations (by our count, we saw only 5 scanners open and a line of - as we said - over 90 minutes. The insult is that we WERE ALREADY SCREENED through TSA, but as you come off one flight into the USA, you have to go through the whole process again. It seems like if you have a connecting flight, there should be a way to pass through immigration and customs without needing to return through TSA.

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

I am very bothered by the events today. I can't believe the flight attendants allowed someone to take my seat and made me move. It was embarrassing. I was in the right. The lady just didn't want move. I can't believe delta would allow this to stand and disrespect my rights as a passenger. The lady complained about her leg and that she couldn't move. Firstly somehow she was able to make it to row 24. Not sure how much her leg could have hurt. Secondly, I'm in plenty of pain myself. I just finished chemotherapy a several weeks ago. My body is constantly sore. Yet deltas flight attendants didn't appropriately protect my rights. In the end they found me a seat on the plane but I want to understand how delta can operate this way. They in essence allowed a bully to get their way.

Terrible and im avoiding them in the future. My initial flight was delayed causing me to rebook my flight and when speaking with the representative to rebook I explained this is the second time my flights were delayed and they did nothing to help me. I wasn't booked to comfort plus or given a voucher or anything. I was almost late for my meeting that I needed to attend on Monday because of the games delta played delaying my flights even more and putting me in the very back of the plane next to an extremely intoxicated passenger

Although the flight left late, we arrived early. It was one of the quickest boarding and off boarding experiences I’ve had. It was kind of annoying the only drinks they had were water, coffee, and tea. The flight was very smooth, temperature was just right, and flight attendants were friendly.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Overall a very poor experience - booked premium economy tickets but due to last minute flight delays , all my itinery went for a toss and had to fly economy class with no access to lounge or any compensation by united airlines to make up for the flight delays . i had expected better experience than that from united.

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

I liked that the flight was nonstop from ORD to CIU for $200 round trip.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

Overall poor for me I paid extra for seats with leg room and my regional flights exit row seats have less leg room then the others that's money that could have been saved and on my final flight home the flights air was not operating it was unbearably hot in the cabin I will be contacting United and filing a DOT complaint

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

The flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

The flight was fine but the 8 hour delay in Chicago was awful - 5 gate changes and repeated delays without an explanation. No vouchers. Nothing.

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

The flight was 2 hour delayed, otherwise everything was excellent. The delay was due to the hourly limit requirement so given that as a reason, I'm happy with the flight!

Not sure the logic of the boarding in Groups. I was loaded first on the aisle. Then the guy in the middle. Then the guy by the window. Constantly holding up the other people boarding behind them with us blocking the aisle and this happened in most of the other rows

To start, I’d like to say that every American Airline personnel I interacted with on the ground, especially flight crew, was very friendly and did their best to help me out. Despite this, however, my experience with the airline was an entire mess. The 7:19 PM flight was heavily delayed due to weather, and pushed to 10:30 AM the next morning. Because of this, I had to spend the night inside of the airport. At some point later in the night, I got an email saying that the flight had been canceled. I called the support number, and the representative on the other line told me that the flight was still on and that I didn’t need to rebook. The next morning, no one came to the gate to open the door for the crew until almost 11 AM. By this time the flight crew had been waiting for over an hour, and they had called management to get someone to open the door for them multiple times. Around 11:30, the gate screen had changed to a different flight. I ended up buying a last minute ticket with Southwest airline just to get to Chicago, because the next flight with American wasn’t until 7:19 pm that day. Now, earlier that morning my suitcase had been sent ahead of me to ORD. I went to baggage claim to ask them if I could have my suitcase forwarded to where I was staying. The representative at SDF baggage claim said they could and put the claim in for me. As I was going back through TSA, I got an email that the airline had found my suitcase, but the next step was to send it BACK to SDF. I called the airline support number again, and I made it clear that my suitcase needed to stay in Chicago and to not come back to SDF. The representative told me that they would hold my suitcase at ORD and that it wasn’t going to be forwarded anywhere. Once I got there, I found that they had loaded my suitcase onto a plane to send it back to SDF. Thankfully, I had gotten to the baggage claim counter in time for them to put in a request to bring my suitcase back up. My refund with the airline is processing already, but because of this entire experience and miscommunication at every turn of the way, I will not book with American Airlines in the future.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

Crew professional. Easy bag drop off. On time. Good entertainment.

Everything was great. Boarding, early departure, early arrival, and deplaning were smooth. Smooth flight.

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