Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester International Airport (RST): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your ORD to RST flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
American Airlines offers direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Rochester International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Rochester — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
American Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
American Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for ORD to RST flights, with 82.87% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Rochester International Airport. Many travellers pass through Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport when flying between ORD and RST.
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester International Airport (RST)
Right now, 304 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Rochester International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 206 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ORD to RST if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from O'Hare International Airport to Rochester International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ORD to RST by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Rochester International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights departing from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% touch down on time at their destination.
O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to ORD? If you're boarding an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Rochester International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Rochester International Airport (RST)
Touching down on a late O'Hare International Airport to Rochester International Airport flight? Grab your luggage and go directly to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two good choices close to RST are AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester and America's Stay Inn Stewartville.
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Rochester International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Enterprise, Budget or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Rochester and beyond.
Reserve your vehicle from Rochester International Airport a few weeks before your trip to get the best deal. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Rochester International Airport (RST) to central Rochester
You'll find RST at 7600 Helgerson Drive Southwest.
From Rochester International Airport, Rochester is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Rochester International Airport (RST)
June is the busiest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Rochester International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Rochester in February.
Lock in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Rochester International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Rochester during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORD to RST sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've done Rochester, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey about 467 kilometres south-east to Chicago to check off its leading attractions. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of United States, head for Milwaukee, roughly 386 kilometres east of Rochester. Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum are key highlights.
