ROC - CHI

$85 Find Cheap Flights from Rochester to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$402
Typical prices: $480-$284
American Airlines
Fri 9/11Sun 9/13
ROC - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$403
Typical prices: $503-$403
United Airlines
Wed 7/29Fri 7/31
ROC - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $402 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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You can fly direct with American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. Average duration is 2h 04m
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Cheapest • 3% average savings
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Cheapest • Avg $275 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 39m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Rochester to Chicago

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
American Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 4:18 pm
ROC
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ORD
5h 33m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 11:02 am
ORD
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ROC
1h 57mnonstop
$402American Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30
Southwest Logo
6:45 pm - 7:35 pm
ROC
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MDW
1h 50mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 2:20 pm
MDW
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ROC
8h 10m
1 stop
$402Southwest
Wed, Jul 29 - Fri, Jul 31
United Airlines Logo
10:42 am - 11:53 am
ROC
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ORD
2h 11mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 9:37 am
ORD
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ROC
1h 52mnonstop
$403United Airlines
Mon, Jul 13 - Tue, Jul 14
Southwest Logo
7:35 pm - 8:25 pm
ROC
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MDW
1h 50mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 9:10 pm
MDW
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ROC
1h 40mnonstop
$403Southwest
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 15
American Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 3:23 pm
ROC
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ORD
4h 33m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:03 pm - 11:56 pm
ORD
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ROC
1h 53mnonstop
$405American Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Sat, Aug 1
Delta Logo
7:23 pm - 9:06 am
ROC
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ORD
14h 43m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 11:31 am
ORD
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ROC
5h 01m
1 stop
$406Delta
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5
American Airlines Logo
8:32 pm - 9:50 pm
ROC
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ORD
2h 18mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 11:55 pm
ORD
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ROC
1h 55mnonstop
$407American Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Aug 25
JetBlue Logo
1:06 pm - 9:55 pm
ROC
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ORD
9h 49m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
10:56 am - 11:37 pm
ORD
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ROC
11h 41m
2 stops
$410JetBlue
Fri, Jul 17 - Tue, Jul 21
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 7:28 am
ROC
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ORD
2h 08mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 9:37 am
ORD
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ROC
1h 52mnonstop
$411United Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 11
Delta Logo
6:03 am - 11:51 am
ROC
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MDW
6h 48m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:35 am - 5:33 pm
MDW
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ROC
5h 58m
1 stop
$412Delta
Booking Insights

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.

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

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

What is the cheapest Rochester to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Rochester to Chicago costs $289 on the route between Rochester (ROC) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 3% cheaper than other Rochester-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Rochester (ROC) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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 Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday 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 February, where tickets cost $75 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $293 and $287 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 $456 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 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Rochester to Chicago

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$85
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rochester to Chicago was $85 for a one-way ticket and $402 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 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, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Rochester to Chicago flight route.

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

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) 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 United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Rochester to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $406 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 $436 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 $219 or less one-way and $402 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 Greater Rochester Intl to Chicago.
Find which airlines fly direct from Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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 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 3 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
DEN - ORF
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It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

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.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

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.

Over 5 hour delay with minimal updates or ability to standby for alternative flights. During boarding and 1 hr+ wait for takeoff, seats were drenched w water from air conditioning condensation and always leftover crumbs on carpet and seats

Boarded early, left early, arrived 40 mins early! A win win for me!

These airplanes should be illegal. The seats are two tight, it is a safety issue. Wheelchair support was ridiculously slow. We almost missed our flight.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

The flight attendants were extremely sourly and borderline rude. I did not feel appreciated as an AA customer once.

The flight from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

The Mario was so helpful and provided amazing customer service however l have being waiting for a callback for almost a week now and have not heard anything further after l informed them l wanted to change my date of traveling because of my hospital appointment even send them proof and l was unable to use manag your booking on their website is a bit frustrating and l would appreciate an update on My request as soon as possible. And have called them times without numbers no response

Awful, tons of delays, I got into Chicago multiple hours late meaning I hit the very traffic I tried so desperately to avoid. Just empty apologies from American Airlines text alerts. Trash behavior from a trash airline.

They lost my baggage and I am still struggling to the information and update

Requested early boarding to disinfect seat, tray table, etc. before general boarding. Instructed to board after wheelchair passengers. Waited on jet bridge behind 12 wheelchair passengers. Stopped immediately after entering plane to wait for gate agent in rear of plane cleaning a seat that was wet, got to my row and found both seats adjacent to mine already occupied, with the lack of room making it impossible for me to clean my own space and defeating the purpose of my boarding early. Cleaned the armrests and tray table as best I could.

The wifi experience is awful. I had to try again and again, taking over 30 minutes, to connect to the wifi. I had to watch the same two ads over and over until I was finally successful. Once connected, it was anything but "high speed" and disconnected at least three times during the flight.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

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Transportation modeAverage priceAverage duration
Flights$8411h 50m
Trains$24011h 43m