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$169+ Cheap flights from Rochester, MN (RST) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RST — CHI
Apr 3 — Apr 101
Fri 4/3
Fri 4/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Rochester to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 4, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/18:22 am
RST
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 28m
United Airlines
Sun 5/311:00 pm
ORD
-
RST
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2$169
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/258:00 am
RST
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 6/293:52 pm
ORD
-
RST
Nonstop1h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/28$174
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/285:00 pm
RST
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 5/311:15 pm
ORD
-
RST
Nonstop1h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/4$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/258:00 am
RST
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 6/283:52 pm
ORD
-
RST
Nonstop1h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/27$200
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/117:05 pm
RST
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 7/121:15 pm
ORD
-
RST
Nonstop1h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/1$211
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/58:22 am
RST
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 28m
United Airlines
Sun 5/108:08 pm
ORD
-
RST
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/1$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/57:05 pm
RST
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 6/83:52 pm
ORD
-
RST
Nonstop1h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2$241
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/67:05 pm
RST
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 6/73:52 pm
ORD
-
RST
Nonstop1h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/256:50 pm
RST
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 9/29:21 am
ORD
-
RST
Nonstop1h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/27$261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/297:05 pm
RST
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 8/38:50 am
ORD
-
RST
Nonstop1h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/811:33 am
RST
-
MDW
1 stop21h 09m
Delta
Sat 5/97:13 pm
MDW
-
RST
1 stop15h 40m
Delta
Deal found 3/1$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/811:33 am
RST
-
MDW
1 stop21h 09m
Delta
Wed 5/137:13 pm
MDW
-
RST
1 stop3h 31m
Delta
Deal found 3/1$317

Find flight deals from Rochester to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (RST) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(United Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$407

Good round-trip deal

$392 or less

Good one-way deal

$251 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Rochester-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Rochester to Chicago (CHI)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Rochester to Chicago (CHI).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Rochester to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to Chicago that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

RochesterChicago

RST - ORD

RSTORD

Rochester

Thu 4/30

8:20 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

8:08 pm-9:44 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$169

RochesterChicago

RST - ORD

RSTORD

Rochester

Fri 5/1

5:00 am-6:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

8:08 pm-9:44 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$169

RochesterChicago

RST - ORD

RSTORD

Rochester

Fri 5/1

5:00 am-6:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

8:08 pm-9:44 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$229

RochesterChicago

RST - ORD

RSTORD

Rochester

Wed 5/27

7:05 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

3:56 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$229

RochesterChicago

RST - MDW

RSTMDW

Rochester

Fri 4/3

11:30 am-8:50 am

1 stop21h 20m

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/25

7:16 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop3h 27m

$330

RochesterChicago

RST - ORD

RSTORD

Rochester

Tue 4/14

4:45 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

6:25 am-10:52 am

1 stop4h 27m

$346

RochesterChicago

RST - ORD

RSTORD

Rochester

Tue 6/23

7:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop4h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/27

5:20 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$346

RochesterChicago

RST - MDW

RSTMDW

Rochester

Tue 6/23

7:00 am-1:07 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/27

6:45 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$346

RochesterChicago

RST - MDW

RSTMDW

Rochester

Fri 4/3

11:30 am-8:50 am

1 stop21h 20m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/23

9:29 am-4:05 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$354

RochesterChicago

RST - ORD

RSTORD

Rochester

Sat 4/18

6:00 am-11:34 am

1 stop5h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/15

5:20 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$362

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Compare providers for flights from Rochester to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rochester to Chicago in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rochester, Minnesota-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rochester, Minnesota-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rochester, Minnesota-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rochester, Minnesota-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rochester, Minnesota-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Rochester to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Rochester with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Rochester to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Chicago?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Chicago (average of $54). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $115). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RST to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Rochester to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 4, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Rochester, Minnesota to Chicago in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated March 4, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Rochester to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,379 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,379 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,379 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rochester to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rochester to Chicago?

    For a flight from Rochester to Chicago, you will be flying from Rochester. Rochester (RST) is just 7.0 mi from the center of the city. Rochester is the only Rochester airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 1 airline has flights to Chicago from Rochester on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Chicago?

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from Rochester, Minnesota to Chicago in just under 1h 28m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 52m. There are 268 mi between Rochester, Minnesota and Chicago. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rochester, Minnesota to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $309. American Airlines is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Rochester, Minnesota to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Chicago are Envoy Air (78%), American Airlines (74%) and SkyWest Airlines (70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Rochester, Minnesota to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Chicago? While on average our users pay $430, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $173. The most popular route (Rochester - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $169.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rochester to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rochester to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rochester to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rochester to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rochester to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Chicago?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Chicago (average of $54). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $115). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Rochester to Chicago

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$309Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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