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

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522 mi airlines 28/wk
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WN1466
WN Southwest
B38M
12:45 PM
CDT
3:15 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1711
WN Southwest
7S7
12:45 PM
CDT
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2780
WN Southwest
7S7
1:10 PM
CDT
3:45 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN883
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
CDT
8:45 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3304
WN Southwest
738
6:46 PM
CDT
9:23 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1318
WN Southwest
737
7:45 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN4030
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2094
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3971
WN Southwest
B38M
6:49 PM
EDT
7:38 PM
CDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Rochester
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 522 mi 1h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 32 1-stop hubs

MDW–ROC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 522 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 28 738, 7S7, B38M 1h30-1h37 41%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to ROC direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ROC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,281
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → ROC
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
41%
Arriving
58%
Return
ROC → MDW
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → ROC delays →

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 6
Weekly flights 28 124
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 37m
Departure OTP 41%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.

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 30m to 1h 37m.

MDW–ROC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance522 mi / 840 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 37m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 27 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: ROC
IATA / ICAOROC / KROC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation559 ft / 170 m

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 approximately 1h 30m to 1h 37m. The route covers 522 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from MDW to ROC. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SWF, CVG, IND, PIT, ALB, MSP, DAL, IAD, PGD, TUL, SLC, PIE, LAS, BWI, PHL, EWR, BNA, MIA, DCA, MYR, LGA, RDU, FLL, DTW, BOS, ATL, SRQ, CLT, RSW, TPA, MCO and CHS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDW to ROC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to ROC ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 522 miles (840 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SWF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).