Chicago to Rochester (ORD–ROC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–ROC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 526 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK, NZ | 50 | 319, 738, 739, CR5, E7W | 1h49-2h48 | Star Alliance | AC, EK, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, QR | 49 | CR7, E70 | 1h35-1h59 | Oneworld | AS, AY, QR | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rochester from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→ROC | MDW→ROC | MSN→ROC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 224 | 14 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 35m | 1h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 40% | – | – |
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, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 224 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to ROC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to ROC ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 526 miles (847 km). There are approximately 224 weekly flights outbound and 219 return, totaling 443 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Madison (MSN).