How long is the flight from Rochester to Chicago?

United Airlines and Southwest can get you from Rochester to Chicago in just under 2h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h. Rochester and Chicago are separated by a distance of 521 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 $197, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $239 and $303, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rochester to Chicago one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Rochester to Chicago are American Airlines ($118), United Airlines ($124), and Delta ($144).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Rochester to Chicago?

The cheapest flight price from Rochester to Chicago is $120. On average you can expect to pay $1,025. The most popular route, (Greater Rochester Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $204.

What are the most reliable airlines from Rochester to Chicago?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Rochester to Chicago are SkyWest Airlines (100%), Qatar Airways (80%) and Emirates (75%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Rochester to Chicago?

The most popular airlines flying from Rochester to Chicago are United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Rochester-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rochester-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rochester-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Rochester-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Greater Rochester Intl (ROC), located 3.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Rochester to Chicago. 3 airlines have flights from Greater Rochester Intl to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Greater Rochester Intl to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 10 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rochester to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Rochester to Chicago flights typically cost between $339 and $493 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $195 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 29-Feb 1).

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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 December 16, 2025.

Thu 12/252:20 pmROC - ORD

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/65:29 pmORD - ROC

1 stop22h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$375

Thu 12/251:31 pmROC - ORD

Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/610:35 amORD - ROC

Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$377

Mon 12/296:57 pmROC - ORD

1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/65:29 pmORD - ROC

1 stop22h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$378

Mon 12/296:57 pmROC - ORD

1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/197:45 amORD - ROC

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$382

Thu 12/252:20 pmROC - ORD

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/197:45 amORD - ROC

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$386

Thu 12/256:15 amROC - MDW

1 stop3h 34mDelta

Tue 1/66:45 amMDW - ROC

1 stop5h 28mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$397

Tue 12/307:18 pmROC - ORD

Nonstop2h 26mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/69:05 pmORD - ROC

Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$401

Thu 12/252:20 pmROC - ORD

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/57:20 amORD - ROC

1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$408

Mon 12/296:57 pmROC - ORD

1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/57:20 amORD - ROC

1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$412

Thu 12/256:15 amROC - MDW

1 stop3h 34mDelta

Mon 1/56:45 amMDW - ROC

1 stop5h 31mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$437

Mon 12/296:15 amROC - MDW

1 stop3h 34mDelta

Tue 1/66:14 pmMDW - ROC

1 stop3h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$455

Wed 12/2412:04 pmROC - MDW

1 stop6h 22mDelta

Mon 12/296:08 pmMDW - ROC

1 stop3h 58mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$465

Best flights from Rochester to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Rochester to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

Thu 1/87:41 pmROC - ORD

1 stop15h 02mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/125:35 amORD - ROC

1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$219

Sat 1/242:48 pmROC - ORD

2 stops18h 15mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/2510:35 amORD - ROC

Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$233

Wed 1/215:21 amROC - ORD

1 stop13h 24mDelta

Mon 1/2610:29 amORD - ROC

1 stop12h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$283

Thu 1/86:10 amROC - MDW

Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest

Mon 1/122:20 pmMDW - ROC

Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$333

Fri 2/276:20 pmROC - ORD

1 stop6h 17mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/12:13 pmORD - ROC

2 stops26h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$255

Mon 1/265:21 amROC - ORD

1 stop13h 24mDelta

Tue 1/271:57 pmORD - ROC

1 stop8h 59mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$283

Mon 1/266:50 pmROC - ORD

2 stops19h 23mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/3010:07 amORD - ROC

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$264

Mon 1/265:21 amROC - ORD

1 stop17h 14mDelta

Wed 1/2810:29 amORD - ROC

1 stop12h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$283

Mon 1/265:21 amROC - ORD

1 stop13h 24mDelta

Thu 1/2910:29 amORD - ROC

1 stop12h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$283

Wed 3/46:10 amROC - MDW

Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest

Mon 3/97:40 pmMDW - ROC

Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$352

Tue 1/275:21 amROC - ORD

1 stop8h 53mDelta

Thu 1/291:57 pmORD - ROC

1 stop8h 59mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$283

Sat 1/2412:10 pmROC - MDW

1 stop5h 45mSouthwest

Tue 1/272:20 pmMDW - ROC

Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/14

$353

Tue 2/176:35 pmROC - MDW

Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest

Fri 2/205:25 amMDW - ROC

1 stop8h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$362

Fri 1/236:35 pmROC - ORD

1 stop14h 23mDelta

Mon 1/2610:29 amORD - ROC

1 stop12h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$303

Sun 2/17:00 pmROC - MDW

Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest

Tue 2/32:20 pmMDW - ROC

Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/14

$367

Mon 1/266:00 amROC - MDW

1 stop3h 52mDelta

Mon 1/266:35 pmMDW - ROC

1 stop3h 17mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$363

Last-minute flights from Rochester to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Rochester to Chicago. Data last updated December 16, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 1/87:41 pmROC - ORD

1 stop15h 02mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/125:35 amORD - ROC

1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$215

Thu 1/86:10 amROC - MDW

Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest

Mon 1/122:20 pmMDW - ROC

Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$333

Mon 1/126:50 pmROC - ORD

2 stops24h 02mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/197:45 amORD - ROC

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$204

Fri 1/166:50 pmROC - ORD

2 stops18h 18mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/197:45 amORD - ROC

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$205

Fri 1/166:50 pmROC - ORD

2 stops18h 18mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/2010:07 amORD - ROC

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$209

Thu 1/227:41 pmROC - ORD

1 stop27h 23mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/287:21 pmORD - ROC

1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$210

Fri 1/236:10 amROC - MDW

Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest

Tue 1/272:20 pmMDW - ROC

Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/15

$362

Sun 1/257:41 pmROC - ORD

1 stop15h 02mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/287:21 pmORD - ROC

1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$199

Sun 1/257:41 pmROC - ORD

1 stop15h 02mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/297:00 amORD - ROC

1 stop11h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$208

Sun 1/257:41 pmROC - ORD

1 stop15h 02mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/2710:07 amORD - ROC

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$220

Mon 1/266:50 pmROC - ORD

2 stops24h 02mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/297:00 amORD - ROC

1 stop11h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$217

Thu 1/297:41 pmROC - ORD

1 stop15h 02mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/17:00 amORD - ROC

1 stop11h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$195

One-way flights from Rochester to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from Rochester to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

Wed 3/116:00 amROC - ORD

1 stop6h 49mJetBlue

Deal found 12/15

$76

Mon 1/126:50 pmROC - ORD

2 stops19h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$97

Wed 1/144:32 pmROC - ORD

1 stop27h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$103

Sun 2/87:41 pmROC - ORD

1 stop15h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$112

Mon 1/126:50 pmROC - MDW

3 stops16h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$118

Sun 1/113:08 pmROC - ORD

3 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$122

Sat 1/1712:09 pmROC - ORD

1 stop9h 44mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$128

Fri 2/66:20 pmROC - ORD

3 stops29h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$130

Mon 1/56:57 pmROC - MDW

3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$132

Mon 2/166:20 pmROC - MDW

2 stops25h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$142

Sun 1/112:05 pmROC - MDW

2 stops34h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$153

Sat 1/174:32 pmROC - MDW

3 stops25h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$157

Find flight deals from Rochester to Chicago

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$195 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$76 (JetBlue)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$384
Good round-trip deal	$284 or less
Good one-way deal	$175 or less

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Depart

Return

Price

RochesterChicago

ROC - ORD

ROCORD

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 1/8

7:41 pm-9:43 am

1 stop15h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

5:35 am-6:10 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$219

RochesterChicago

ROC - ORD

ROCORD

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 1/24

2:48 pm-8:03 am

2 stops18h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

10:35 am-1:39 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$233

RochesterChicago

ROC - ORD

ROCORD

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 2/27

6:20 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

2:13 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops26h 27m

$255

RochesterChicago

ROC - ORD

ROCORD

Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 1/26

6:50 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops19h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

10:07 am-3:52 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$264

RochesterChicago

ROC - ORD

ROCORD

Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 1/21

5:21 am-5:45 pm

1 stop13h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

10:29 am-11:56 pm

1 stop12h 27m

$283

RochesterChicago

ROC - ORD

ROCORD

Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 1/26

5:21 am-5:45 pm

1 stop13h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

1:57 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$283

RochesterChicago

ROC - ORD

ROCORD

Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 1/26

5:21 am-9:35 pm

1 stop17h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

10:29 am-11:56 pm

1 stop12h 27m

$283

RochesterChicago

ROC - ORD

ROCORD

Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 1/26

5:21 am-5:45 pm

1 stop13h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

10:29 am-11:56 pm

1 stop12h 27m

$283

RochesterChicago

ROC - ORD

ROCORD

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 1/27

5:21 am-1:14 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

1:57 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$283

RochesterChicago

ROC - ORD

ROCORD

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 1/23

6:35 pm-7:58 am

1 stop14h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

10:29 am-11:56 pm

1 stop12h 27m

$303

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Compare providers for flights from Rochester to Chicago

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rochester to Chicago in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rochester-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rochester-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rochester-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Rochester to Chicago?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Rochester to Chicago, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to Chicago (average of $77). Flying from Rochester to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 ROC to CHI?

It’s typically best to fly out from Rochester to Chicago in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rochester to Chicago flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rochester to Chicago?

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Rochester to Chicago have to say. 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.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,049 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Rochester to Chicago?
Greater Rochester Intl (ROC), located 3.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Rochester to Chicago. 3 airlines have flights from Greater Rochester Intl to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Greater Rochester Intl to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 10 outbound flights to Chicago per day.
How long is the flight from Rochester to Chicago?
United Airlines and Southwest can get you from Rochester to Chicago in just under 2h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h. Rochester and Chicago are separated by a distance of 521 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 $197, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $239 and $303, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rochester to Chicago one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Rochester to Chicago are American Airlines ($118), United Airlines ($124), and Delta ($144).
What are the most reliable airlines from Rochester to Chicago?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Rochester to Chicago are SkyWest Airlines (100%), Qatar Airways (80%) and Emirates (75%).
What are the cheapest flights from Rochester to Chicago?
The cheapest flight price from Rochester to Chicago is $120. On average you can expect to pay $1,025. The most popular route, (Greater Rochester Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $204.
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 to Chicago?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to Chicago (average of $77). Flying from Rochester to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 3 airlines flying from Rochester to Chicago

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$199	Average$372	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$236	Average$351	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$303	Average$393	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$76+ Cheap flights from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago (CHI)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Greater Rochester Intl to Chicago are usually found in March or January, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 December 16, 2025.