Flying from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Chicago: what you need to know
Greater Rochester International Airport is located in Rochester. Operating on the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago is 1 hour behind Rochester.
With 58 flights a week between the two airports, Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular route. United operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you're eager to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from ROC to ORD is with American Airlines at 18:44.
To ensure you catch your flight from ROC to Chicago, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Busy periods (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can catch a nonstop flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago that lands at O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
There's a good selection of airlines offering direct flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago, including:
Once you've booked flight tickets from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago, get your travel documents ready. A visa or passport isn't necessary since you're travelling within United States. As long as you have some other valid form of identification, such as a driver's licence or an ID card, you're good to go.
ROC is about 13 kilometres from central Rochester. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 14 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 35 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Chicago
C$148 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$301. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ROC to Chicago.
The cheapest month for tickets from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the best deal.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 54 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ORD:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
After your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 21 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
The trip will take about 46 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near MDW. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from ROC to Chicago:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the most popular month for flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Chicago in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap flights from ROC to Chicago in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
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Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are a couple of big attractions to put on your Chicago travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
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