How to get from Chicago to Rochester: connecting flights, about 6h 22m total

Flights from Chicago to Rochester

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Best fares from Chicago to Rochester

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Cheapest one-way $151 18 November 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $151 18 November 2026, AA Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $151

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Washington: 6h 22m
two tickets, via Philadelphia: $259
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 518 mi (833 km)

fastest

Via Washington

6h 22m

with the connection

Chicago to Washington flight 1h 54m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Rochester: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Rochester flight 1h 28m

Via Philadelphia

6h 36m

with the connection

Chicago to Philadelphia flight 2h 5m

Connection of about 3h

Philadelphia to Rochester flight 1h 31m

two ticketsfrom $259

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Chicago to cities closest to Rochester

Chicago to Buffalo Buffalo: 66 mi (107 km) from Rochester, flight 1h 40m from $165 Chicago to Toronto Toronto: 95 mi (153 km) from Rochester, flight 1h 47m from $220 Chicago to Erie Erie: 145 mi (233 km) from Rochester, flight 1h 43m from $322 Chicago to Ottawa Ottawa: 182 mi (293 km) from Rochester, flight 2h 18m from $360 Chicago to Pittsburgh Pittsburgh: 224 mi (361 km) from Rochester, flight 1h 38m from $92 Chicago to Cleveland Cleveland: 238 mi (383 km) from Rochester, flight 1h 31m from $117

To Rochester from cities closest to Chicago

Charlotte to Rochester Charlotte: 587 mi (945 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 51m Washington to Rochester Washington: 594 mi (956 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 28m Philadelphia to Rochester Philadelphia: 664 mi (1,068 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 31m from $171 New York to Rochester New York: 711 mi (1,144 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 33m from $77 New Orleans to Rochester New Orleans: 835 mi (1,344 km) from Chicago, flight 4h 42m Las Vegas to Rochester Las Vegas: 1,521 mi (2,448 km) from Chicago, flight 4h 20m from $260

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Rochester?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Washington.

What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Rochester?

Via Washington: 1h 54m to the connection, 1h 28m after it, about 6h 22m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Chicago to Rochester with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Philadelphia from $259. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Rochester?

Washington (6h 22m total) and Philadelphia (6h 36m total).

How far is Rochester from Chicago?

518 mi (833 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.