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$212+ 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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — RST
nov. 15 — nov. 221
sam. 11/15
sam. 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
sam. 12/66:00 amORD - RST
1 stop5h 00mDelta
lun. 12/811:40 amRST - ORD
1 stop21h 00mDelta
Deal found 10/15$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
mer. 12/38:31 pmORD - RST
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
sam. 12/66:45 amRST - ORD
Nonstop1h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
mar. 11/114:43 pmORD - RST
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
mar. 11/1812:36 pmRST - ORD
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
mer. 12/39:59 amMDW - RST
1 stop5h 29mDelta
sam. 12/611:40 amRST - MDW
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Deal found 10/14$348
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
mer. 12/36:00 amORD - RST
1 stop5h 00mDelta
sam. 12/611:40 amRST - ORD
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Deal found 10/14$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
mer. 11/2610:33 pmORD - RST
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
sam. 11/296:35 pmRST - ORD
Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/16$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
mar. 11/116:00 amORD - RST
1 stop4h 55mDelta
mar. 11/186:15 pmRST - ORD
1 stop3h 21mDelta
Deal found 10/15$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
mer. 10/2210:16 pmORD - RST
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
sam. 10/256:00 amRST - ORD
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
sam. 12/64:43 pmORD - RST
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/812:41 pmRST - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
jeu. 10/301:48 pmMDW - RST
1 stop3h 45mDelta
lun. 11/311:26 amRST - MDW
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Deal found 10/15$698
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
lun. 10/207:10 pmMDW - RST
1 stop4h 19mDelta
mer. 10/2211:26 amRST - MDW
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Deal found 10/15$738
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
lun. 11/107:02 pmMDW - RST
1 stop3h 41mDelta
mer. 11/127:00 amRST - MDW
2 stops5h 34mDelta
Deal found 10/14$744

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 octobre 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$302
(Delta)

One-way from

$212
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$369 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 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 octobre 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Rochester that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Rochester

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoRochester

ORD - RST

ORDRST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 12/6

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

Rochester

lun. 12/8

11:40 am-8:40 am

1 stop21h 00m

$302

ChicagoRochester

ORD - RST

ORDRST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 11/11

4:43 pm-6:07 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Rochester

mar. 11/18

6:39 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$339

ChicagoRochester

MDW - RST

MDWRST

Chicago Midway

mer. 12/3

9:59 am-3:28 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Rochester

sam. 12/6

11:40 am-6:18 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$348

ChicagoRochester

ORD - RST

ORDRST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 12/3

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

Rochester

sam. 12/6

11:40 am-4:57 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$348

ChicagoRochester

ORD - RST

ORDRST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 10/31

5:40 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Rochester

mar. 11/4

6:13 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop3h 06m

$358

ChicagoRochester

ORD - RST

ORDRST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 11/11

6:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

Rochester

mar. 11/18

7:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$364

ChicagoRochester

MDW - RST

MDWRST

Chicago Midway

jeu. 1/8

6:45 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Rochester

dim. 1/11

7:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$368

ChicagoRochester

MDW - RST

MDWRST

Chicago Midway

jeu. 10/30

1:48 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Rochester

lun. 11/3

11:26 am-5:43 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$698

ChicagoRochester

MDW - RST

MDWRST

Chicago Midway

lun. 10/20

7:10 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Rochester

mer. 10/22

11:26 am-5:43 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$738

ChicagoRochester

MDW - RST

MDWRST

Chicago Midway

lun. 11/17

1:47 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Rochester

mer. 11/19

7:00 am-1:07 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$738

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Deals found on 10/15

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Rochester in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Rochester, Minnesota flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rochester from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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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 octobre 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Rochester, Minnesota at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% 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 octobre 16, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to RST are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 octobre 16, 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
11,043 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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 $339, Delta can have you in Rochester, Minnesota from Chicago in 1h 24m. 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 $289, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Rochester, Minnesota.. American Airlines is 33% 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 Envoy Air (86%), Qatar Airways (63%) and American Airlines (60%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Rochester, Minnesota is $339. On average you can expect to pay $434. The most popular route, (Chicago Midway - Rochester), can usually be booked for $348.

  • 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 octobre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$289Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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