Chicago to Rochester (ORD–ROC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–ROC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 526 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, QR | 49 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h53-2h01 | Oneworld | AS, AY, QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK, NZ | 49 | 738, 739, CR5, CR7, E75L | 1h49-2h04 | Star Alliance | AC, EK, NZ | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Rochester from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→ROC | MDW→ROC | MSN→ROC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 194 | 31 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 56m | 1h 27m | 1h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 51% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · ROC: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Rochester.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–ROC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to ROC
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 194 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to ROC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to ROC is about 1 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 526 miles (847 km). There are approximately 194 weekly flights outbound and 208 return, totaling 402 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Madison (MSN).