Chicago to Rochester (MDW–ROC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MDW Airport Page →
522 mi airlines charter/private 16/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 52m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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WN2242
WN Southwest
7S7
12:50 PM
CDT
3:25 PM
EDT
1h 35m
46%
M T W T F S S
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WN2877
WN Southwest
B38M
1:34 PM
CDT
3:58 PM
EDT
1h 24m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1422
WN Southwest
7S7
3:40 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
EDT
1h 35m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2878
WN Southwest
737
6:30 PM
CDT
9:05 PM
EDT
1h 35m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3720
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 PM
CDT
9:30 PM
EDT
1h 40m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2164
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 PM
CDT
10:25 PM
EDT
1h 35m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3460
WN Southwest
737
8:20 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
CDT
1h 45m
—
M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN3823
WN Southwest
7S7
8:30 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
CDT
1h 45m
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M T W T F S S
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WN2693
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
CDT
1h 50m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 26m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington 4h 2m WN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 8m UAWN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Rochester flights
LGA New York 4h 31m WN → DL New York (LGA) to Rochester flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 32m EJAWN → AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Rochester flights
BOS Boston 4h 43m WN → AABA Boston (BOS) to Rochester flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 53m WN → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Rochester flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 56m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Rochester flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 5m WN → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Rochester flights
MCO Orlando 6h 35m WN → B6WN Orlando (MCO) to Rochester flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Rochester
1 carrier, 16 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 522 mi 1h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

MDW–ROC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 522 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MDW Routes ROC Routes MDW Live Flights ROC Live Flights MDW Delays ROC Delays
All flights from Rochester (ROC) Rochester to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–ROC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 16 737, 7S7, B38M 1h24-1h40 83% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (16 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to ROC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ROC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
DTW ~3h 26m CVG ~3h 47m BUF ~3h 47m DCA ~4h 2m BWI ~4h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,087
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → ROC
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
73%
Return
ROC → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → ROC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rochester from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.
Metric MDW→ROC ORD→ROC
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 10
Weekly flights 16 152
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 83% –
Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · ROC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
522 mi / 840 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–ROC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance522 mi / 840 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights16 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: ROC
Full nameFrederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
IATA / ICAOROC / KROC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation559 ft / 170 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to ROC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 522 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MDW to ROC: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ROC to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to ROC

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to ROC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to ROC is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 522 miles (840 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).