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

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282 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management, YanAir.
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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.

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Chicago to Rochester
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
282 mi 0h 43m nonstop

MDW–RST has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
MSP ~3h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
146
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 → RST
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
RST → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rochester from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric MDW→RST ORD→RST GYY→RST
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 1
Weekly flights ~1 36 1
Flight time 0h 43m 1h 26m 1h 15m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights · Gary (GYY) to Rochester flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Rochester flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Rochester International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rochester is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
MDW: CDT · RST: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
282 mi / 453 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 43m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance282 mi / 453 km
Flight time0h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester International Airport take about 0h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 282 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RST and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from RST to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, GYY and RFD. 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 RST

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to RST is about 0 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 282 miles (453 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Gary (GYY) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).