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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:22 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 12:07 am.

The flight takes about 2h 22m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 2h 22m, 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 Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $372 to $525, with an average of $442 over the past 12 months. Anything below $372 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $442 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $264 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $441 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 Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

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

One-way fares from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $127, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $64 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

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

One-stop flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 29% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Raleigh-Durham (RDU) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $402 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $517, a difference of $115.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Rochester and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. 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 54m, compared with 4h 29m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 5h 56m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.