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$59 Find Cheap Flights from Rochester to Chicago

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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

Tue, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 17
Southwest Logo
6:45 pm - 7:35 pmROC-MDW
1h 50mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:55 pm - 9:30 pmMDW-ROC
1h 35mnonstop
$218Southwest
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Thu, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 19
United Airlines Logo
10:54 am - 12:00 pmROC-ORD
2h 06mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 9:15 pmORD-ROC
1h 55mnonstop
$219United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 5
United Airlines Logo
10:32 am - 2:34 pmROC-ORD
5h 02m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 1:29 pmORD-ROC
1h 54mnonstop
$221United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Mon, Oct 20
Southwest Logo
5:30 pm - 6:25 pmROC-MDW
1h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:55 pm - 9:30 pmMDW-ROC
1h 35mnonstop
$221Southwest
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Fri, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 9
American Airlines Logo
6:21 pm - 7:42 pmROC-ORD
2h 21mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 11:01 amORD-ROC
1h 46mnonstop
$222American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 16
JetBlue Logo
4:05 pm - 8:52 pmROC-ORD
5h 47m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
6:44 am - 3:10 pmORD-ROC
7h 26m1 stop
$225JetBlue
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 11
Delta Logo
12:22 pm - 4:20 pmROC-ORD
4h 58m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:35 am - 5:13 pmORD-ROC
5h 38m1 stop
$227Delta
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Tue, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 23
American Airlines Logo
6:21 pm - 7:42 pmROC-ORD
2h 21mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:02 am - 10:50 amORD-ROC
1h 48mnonstop
$236American Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 5
JetBlue Logo
7:30 am - 1:23 pmROC-ORD
6h 53m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
2:20 pm - 12:15 amORD-ROC
8h 55m1 stop
$237JetBlue
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Fri, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 27
Delta Logo
11:25 am - 5:22 pmROC-ORD
6h 57m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:56 pm - 10:47 pmORD-ROC
4h 51m1 stop
$268Delta
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AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom on this route.
American's Main Cabin Extra includes early boarding perks.
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Cheapest • from $218 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
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ROC - MDW • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$59
Typical prices: $209-308
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Wed 11/5
ROC - ORD • Non-stop
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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.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space, placing you in Zone 2.

American Airlines

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


Download the American Airlines app to access inflight entertainment on domestic flights.

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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?

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

The cheapest return flight from Rochester to Chicago costs $170 on the route between Rochester (ROC) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 15% 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 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 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 January, where tickets cost $279 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $371 and $354 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $348, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 32% 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$59
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% 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 $59 for a one-way ticket and $218 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, 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 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 $374 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 7.9.

  • 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 $183 or less one-way and $285 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

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4248 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

10.0 ExcellentG, Sep 2025LAS - ATL
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

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.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

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

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

On Wednesday, July 30 we were in mid flight from Manchester to Charlotte and we turned around because the right engine was malfunctioning. That was the last flight out of Manchester that night. I was rebooked for Thursday, which became a weather event Friday. There were no seats left on the flight from Manchester to Charlotte. Consequently I didn’t leave Manchester until Saturday morning and we flew to Chicago so to say the least my scheduled flight and return to Iowa was three days off and it messed with my business schedule. Consequently cash flow. I would like some sort of acknowledgment of this event.

Dreadful experience. Our flight was delayed more than 8 hours due to a maintenance issue and the assistance from rebooking was poor. I was travelling with a bad knee and needed assistance waited in one place more than 3 hours before someone came with a wheelchair. The woman next to me was a 91 year old great grandmother who had waited more than 4 hours. There were moments of support from the staff but it appeared as they were going against the direction of management. It was apathy, lack of ownership and dismissive responses with small moments of kindness and understanding typically from grey haired, female, veteran staff..

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.

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