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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rochester to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 5:15 am and lands at 6:58 am
• Latest: departs at 5:50 pm and lands at 7:33 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Rochester to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Rochester to Chicago takes 1h 43m, covering 283 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 range from $333 to $488, with an average of $420 over the past 12 months. Anything below $333 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $420 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $377 round-trip via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared to $427 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Rochester to Chicago flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $271 to $1,596. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Rochester to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $142, which is 63% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates averaging $64:

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

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates averaging $84:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates averaging $81:

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

Flights from Rochester to Chicago usually depart from Rochester (RST) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

Most connecting flights from Rochester to Chicago pass through Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from Rochester to Chicago. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $388 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $733, a difference of $345.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Rochester and Chicago.

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

Among airlines operating Rochester to Chicago flights:

• 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:

• 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.