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

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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 25m ago
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✈ Nonstop
WN1711
WN Southwest
737
12:50 PM
CDT
3:25 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
3:52 PM
CDT
6:21 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4030
WN Southwest
737
7:50 AM
EDT
8:40 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN366
WN Southwest
7M8
6:40 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2094
WN Southwest
B38M
7:50 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Rochester
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 522 mi 1h 29m nonstop +1h ahead 58 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 29m. Beyond nonstop, 58 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 14 737, 7S7 1h29-1h35 82%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ROC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,251
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.

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 14 224
Flight time 1h 29m 1h 48m
Departure OTP 82%
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 29m to 1h 35m.

MDW–ROC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance522 mi / 840 km
Flight time1h 29m to 1h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections58 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 29m to 1h 35m. The route covers 522 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MDW to ROC. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSN, CHO, SWF, BTV, TEB, IND, BUF, PIT, FDK, BED, SFB, PNE, ORH, MMU, BDL, IAD, HPN, ORD, USA, MSP, HYA, RIC, ALB, DAL, JFK, ORL, PIE, MEM, VRB, APF, FXE, MYR, LAL, PBI, NAS, PGD, RSW, TUL, FLL, SLC, MIA, LAS, ATL, MCO, BWI, DTW, EWR, PHL, DCA, LGA, BOS, CVG, TPA, CHS, CLT, RDU, BNA and SRQ. 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.
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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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to ROC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to ROC ranges from 1 hours 29 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 522 miles (840 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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