Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Rochester (CHI - ROC)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Rochester and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$341	United 1 stop 18 hr Fri, May 29 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Rochester is currently $341
Cheapest one-way flight	$168	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Rochester is currently $168
Cheapest nonstop flights	$373	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Rochester is currently $373
Last-minute weekend getaway	$570	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Rochester is currently $570
Cheapest business class flights	$673	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Rochester is currently $673

Fastest flight	1 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Rochester takes 1 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Rochester is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $215–420
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $340–440

Popular airlines from Chicago to Rochester

Southwest

Nonstop

from $373

Typical price: $330–510

13 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - ROC Every day

1267 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - ROC Every day
United

Nonstop

from $358

Typical price: $275–450

28 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - ROC Every day

429 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ROC Every day
American

Nonstop

from $411

Typical price: $295–470

24 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - ROC Every day

430 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ROC Every day
Delta

from $393

Typical price: $335–530

476 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - ROC Every day
JetBlue

from $358

Typical price: $275–760

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ROC Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Rochester

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

Rochester United States 12 min 4 mi
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

Buffalo United States 1 hr 8 min 58 mi
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)

Syracuse United States 1 hr 37 min 75 mi
Albany International Airport (ALB)

Albany United States 3 hr 24 min 194 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Rochester

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Rochester are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $215 to $420.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Rochester recently found on Google Flights was with United from $341. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $168.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Rochester is $373, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Rochester is $358, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Rochester is $411, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Rochester is $393, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Rochester is $358, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Rochester starts at $341 from Fri, May 29 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $168 and departs on Wed, May 27.

1 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Rochester.

Rochester is a year-round destination, with warm summers (Jun–Aug) and cold winters (Dec–Feb). Peak travel time is Jul–Aug. Fall, which brings colorful foliage to the city parks and surrounding countryside, is also popular, especially in Oct. In spring, the Rochester Lilac Festival (May) celebrates Highland Park’s fragrant blooms, with a Lilac Parade, concerts and arts and craft vendors. High-profile artists headline the Rochester International Jazz Festival (Jun–Jul).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Rochester.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Rochester really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Rochester.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 28 nonstop flights and 429 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 13 nonstop flights and 1,267 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Rochester are:

American offers 24 nonstop flights and 430 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) .
Delta offers 476 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) .
JetBlue offers 21 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Rochester.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Rochester recently found on Google Flights was with United from $341. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $168.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Rochester is $373, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Rochester is $358, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Rochester is $411, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Rochester is $393, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Rochester is $358, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Rochester.

There are 13 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Rochester per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 United direct flights from Chicago to Rochester per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 24 American direct flights from Chicago to Rochester per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Rochester at price $570 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Rochester.

There are 13 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Rochester per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 United direct flights from Chicago to Rochester per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 24 American direct flights from Chicago to Rochester per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Rochester on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Rochester start at $373 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Rochester, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Rochester start at $673 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Rochester start at $341 from Fri, May 29 to Mon, Jun 1.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Rochester, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Rochester starts at $570 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Southwest.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Rochester at price $570 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Rochester, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.