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$173+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Rochester, MN (RST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — RST
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Wed 12/24
Wed 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Rochester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Rochester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 24, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:30 pmORD - RST
Nonstop1h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/286:18 amRST - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/22$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/224:26 pmORD - RST
Nonstop1h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:15 pmRST - ORD
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/22$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 12/265:59 pmMDW - RST
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Sun 12/286:20 amRST - MDW
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Deal found 11/23$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
Thu 11/276:00 amORD - RST
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Tue 12/911:40 amRST - ORD
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Deal found 11/22$373
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
Thu 11/276:00 amORD - RST
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Sun 12/74:20 pmRST - ORD
2 stops16h 52mDelta
Deal found 11/22$378
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
Thu 11/279:34 amMDW - RST
2 stops8h 01mDelta
Tue 12/97:00 amRST - MDW
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/22$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
Thu 11/276:45 amORD - RST
2 stops10h 50mDelta
Wed 12/34:20 pmRST - ORD
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Deal found 11/22$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
Thu 11/279:34 amMDW - RST
2 stops8h 01mDelta
Wed 12/37:00 amRST - MDW
2 stops5h 34mDelta
Deal found 11/22$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
Thu 11/276:45 amORD - RST
2 stops10h 50mDelta
Sat 12/67:00 amRST - ORD
2 stops6h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/22$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
Mon 12/226:30 pmORD - RST
1 stop4h 32mDelta
Mon 12/2912:46 pmRST - ORD
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 11/22$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2610:33 pmORD - RST
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/2911:47 amRST - ORD
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/23$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2711:55 amORD - RST
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/66:39 pmRST - ORD
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/22$404

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Rochester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Rochester (RST). 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 November 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$295
(Delta)

One-way from

$173
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$546

Good round-trip deal

$424 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Rochester 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 November 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Rochester that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

Rochester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoRochester

MDW - RST

MDWRST

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/14

9:50 am-10:48 pm

1 stop12h 58m

Rochester

Wed 2/18

11:39 am-9:08 am

1 stop21h 29m

$295

ChicagoRochester

ORD - RST

ORDRST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

6:12 am-10:48 pm

1 stop16h 36m

Rochester

Wed 2/18

11:39 am-6:01 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$312

ChicagoRochester

ORD - RST

ORDRST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

4:35 pm-6:03 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Rochester

Mon 2/9

11:36 am-1:02 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$326

ChicagoRochester

ORD - RST

ORDRST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

9:00 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Rochester

Tue 1/13

11:36 am-1:02 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$329

ChicagoRochester

MDW - RST

MDWRST

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/9

9:50 am-3:59 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Rochester

Tue 1/13

6:45 am-1:09 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$348

ChicagoRochester

MDW - RST

MDWRST

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/27

7:16 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop3h 32m

Rochester

Mon 2/9

6:45 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$348

ChicagoRochester

ORD - RST

ORDRST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

6:15 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 50m

Rochester

Tue 1/13

4:39 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$348

ChicagoRochester

ORD - RST

ORDRST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

12:30 pm-3:59 pm

1 stop3h 29m

Rochester

Mon 2/9

11:50 am-3:19 pm

1 stop3h 29m

$348

ChicagoRochester

ORD - RST

ORDRST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

6:30 am-10:46 pm

2 stops16h 16m

$173

ChicagoRochester

ORD - RST

ORDRST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

6:30 am-10:46 pm

2 stops16h 16m

$173

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Rochester

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 Chicago to Rochester in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Chicago-Rochester, Minnesota flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Rochester, Minnesota flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Rochester, Minnesota flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Rochester, Minnesota 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 Chicago-Rochester, Minnesota 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 Chicago to Rochester

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $46). Flying from Chicago to Rochester, Minnesota in February is currently the most expensive (average of $119). 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 CHI to RST?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Rochester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 24, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Rochester, Minnesota at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Rochester, Minnesota

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Rochester. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 24, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to RST are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Rochester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rochester. 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 Rochester. Reviews last updated November 24, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Chicago to Rochester by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,046 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,046 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,046 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Rochester. 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 into for flights to Rochester from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Rochester, you will be flying into Rochester. Rochester (RST) is just 7.0 mi from the center of the city. Rochester is the only Rochester airport and it handles 6 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 1 airline has flights to Rochester from Chicago on a regular basis.

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

    For as low as $326, Delta can have you in Rochester, Minnesota from Chicago in 1h 28m. There are 268 mi between Chicago and Rochester, Minnesota. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    American Airlines, at $309, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Rochester, Minnesota.. American Airlines is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Rochester, Minnesota are Iberia (100%), Envoy Air (90%) and American Airlines (66%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Rochester, Minnesota is $369. On average you can expect to pay $459. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rochester), can usually be booked for $312.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Rochester 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 Chicago to Rochester, Minnesota?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $46). Flying from Chicago to Rochester, Minnesota in February is currently the most expensive (average of $119). 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 Chicago to Rochester

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chicago to Rochester. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$309Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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