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Among airlines operating Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Rochester and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

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

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
• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $423 round-trip, compared to $448 via a layover through Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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.

The Embraer 170 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

Most connecting flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport pass through Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 55% on the Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $349 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $773, a difference of $424. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 am and lands at 7:28 am
• Latest: departs at 6:18 pm and lands at 7:56 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $421. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 1h 38m, covering 268 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $377 to $1,560. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $258, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Round-trip flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $344 to $486, with an average of $421 over the past 12 months. Anything below $344 counts as a good deal.

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.