Cheap flights from Rochester (RST) to Chicago (CHI) from $260

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
RST — CHI
oct. 3 — oct. 101

How to find the cheapest flight from Rochester (RST) to Chicago (CHI)

All the information you need to plan the best RST to CHI flight in 2023: compare Rochester to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$348

Round-trip from

$207
High demand for flights, 35% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 37% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in September 2023
From Rochester to Chicago (CHI)

RST - CHI

Price

$207 - $364

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

CHI

Rainfall

1.7 - 4.9 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Rochester to Chicago?

Departing on a Wednesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 51% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rochester to Chicago?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in October. For low rates, April can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Rochester in April are about $469 on average during April, but can be found for as low as $141.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rochester to Chicago (RST - CHI)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Rochester to Chicago in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap Delta flights from Rochester to Chicago

Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Delta flights heading from Rochester to Chicago. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Rochester to Chicago

Some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Rochester to Chicago. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.

Cheap Rochester to Chicago flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for RST to CHI flights for September, October
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Rochester to Chicago in September and October 2023. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.

Rochester to Chicago 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chicago from Rochester found for this year
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Rochester to Chicago in September and October 2023. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.

Non-stop flights to Chicago from Rochester

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One-way flights to Chicago from Rochester

The cheapest one-way flights from Rochester to Chicago
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Price

RochesterChicago O'Hare Intl

RST - ORD

RSTORD

Rochester

mié. 10/18

Nonstop1h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 10/21

Nonstop1h 20m

RochesterChicago O'Hare Intl

RST - ORD

RSTORD

Rochester

sáb. 12/2

1 stop3h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 12/3

1 stop6h 15m

RochesterChicago Midway

RST - MDW

RSTMDW

Rochester

sáb. 12/2

1 stop5h 21m

Chicago Midway

dom. 12/3

1 stop6h 02m

RochesterChicago O'Hare Intl

RST - ORD

RSTORD

Rochester

sáb. 12/2

2 stops7h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 12/3

1 stop6h 15m

RochesterChicago Midway

RST - MDW

RSTMDW

Rochester

sáb. 12/2

2 stops7h 42m

Chicago Midway

dom. 12/3

1 stop6h 02m

RochesterChicago O'Hare Intl

RST - ORD

RSTORD

Rochester

mar. 1/16

Nonstop1h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 1/30

Nonstop1h 13m

RochesterChicago O'Hare Intl

RST - ORD

RSTORD

Rochester

dom. 12/24

1 stop6h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 1/13

2 stops9h 04m

RochesterChicago O'Hare Intl

RST - ORD

RSTORD

Rochester

vie. 10/27

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 10/28

Nonstop1h 17m

RochesterChicago O'Hare Intl

RST - ORD

RSTORD

Rochester

sáb. 12/2

Nonstop1h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 12/3

Nonstop1h 17m

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Deals found on 9/27

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

To help decide which airline to fly from Rochester to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Delta and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Rochester to Chicago flights.

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 6 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 1 airline has flights to Chicago from Rochester on a regular basis.

Can I find flights from Rochester to Chicago for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Rochester to Chicago for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $320, but on average you can expect to pay $361.

Are there nonstop flights from Rochester to Chicago for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 10 direct flights from Rochester to Chicago under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Rochester to Chicago is less than $387.

Are there last-minute flights available from Rochester to Chicago for under $500?

There are currently 8+ open flights from Rochester to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $500.

What days are nonstop flights available from Rochester to Chicago?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday.

How many flights depart from Rochester to Chicago on average per day?

Travelers can expect 9 flights from Rochester to Chicago on average per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 11% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 89% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Rochester to Chicago?

American Airlines and Delta can get you from Rochester to Chicago in just under 1h 21m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 11m. Rochester and Chicago are separated by a distance of 269 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rochester to Chicago round-trip?

Currently priced at $320, American Airlines will fly you from Rochester to Chicago and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $338. American Airlines is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the most reliable airlines from Rochester to Chicago?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Rochester to Chicago are Piedmont Airlines (86%), American Airlines (77%) and Air Wisconsin (76%).

What are the cheapest flights from Rochester to Chicago?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Rochester to Chicago? While on average our users pay $418, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $144. The most popular route (Rochester - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $365.

What does RST to ORD mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Rochester Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a RST to ORD flight. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

Top airline flying from Rochester to Chicago

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Rochester to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Rochester to Chicago

See what time of day planes typically take off from Rochester to Chicago
17%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
29%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
54%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Rochester to Chicago

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Rochester to Chicago
Sunday7daily flights
Monday7daily flights
Tuesday5daily flights
Wednesday5daily flights
Thursday7daily flights
Friday7daily flights
Saturday7daily flights

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