Cheap Flights from Chicago to Rochester
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Rochester
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Rochester? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Rochester vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Rochester for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
ORD - ROC
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
ORD - ROC
Economy | Non stop | 1 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
ORD - ROC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
ORD - ROC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
ORD - ROC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-12
ORD - ROC
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Chicago to Rochester flight facts
Distance
531 mi
854 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Rochester
ROC · Greater Rochester Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Buffalo · Buffalo is 55 mi from Rochester
Flights Chicago - Syracuse · Syracuse is 79 mi from Rochester
Flights Chicago - Toronto · Toronto is 99 mi from Rochester
Flights Chicago - Binghamton · Binghamton is 107 mi from Rochester
Flights Chicago - State College Pennsylvania · State College Pennsylvania is 157 mi from Rochester
Flights Chicago - Scranton · Scranton is 158 mi from Rochester
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Rochester
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
ORD - ROC
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
ORD - ROC
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
ORD - ROC
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
ORD - ROC
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
ORD - ROC
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
ORD - ROC
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Rochester depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Rochester.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Rochester.
Chicago and Rochester are about 531 miles (854 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 531-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Rochester: Greater Rochester Intl (ROC).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Rochester, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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