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

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268 mi airlines 41/wk
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AA3460
AA American
E70
12:38 AM
CDT T3
1:50 AM
CDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA3972
AA American
E70
9:40 AM
CDT T3
11:06 AM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA3663
AA American
E70
9:40 AM
CDT T3
11:02 AM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA4995
AA American
CR7
10:51 AM
CDT T3
12:14 PM
CDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA3973
AA American
E75
4:44 PM
CDT T3
6:13 PM
CDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA3721
AA American
E70
6:26 PM
CDT T3
7:35 PM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA3975
AA American
E70
10:31 PM
CDT T3
11:55 PM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA3461
AA American
E70
5:53 AM
CDT
7:20 AM
CDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA3972
AA American
E70
11:36 AM
CDT
1:11 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA3663
AA American
E70
11:37 AM
CDT
1:03 PM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA4995
AA American
CR7
12:44 PM
CDT
2:15 PM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA3621
AA American
E75
6:36 PM
CDT
8:05 PM
CDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA3973
AA American
E75
6:43 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
CDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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Chicago to Rochester
1 carrier, 41 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 268 mi 1h 9m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

ORD–RST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 268 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–RST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 41 CR7, E70, E75 1h09-1h29 37% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (41 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, ORD to RST direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
138
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
ORD → RST
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
37%
Return
RST → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Rochester from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric ORD→RST MDW→RST
Distance from ORD 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 41 1
Flight time 1h 9m 0h 52m
Departure OTP 37%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Rochester International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
268 mi / 431 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 9m to 1h 29m.
Getting to ORD

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–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance268 mi / 431 km
Flight time1h 9m to 1h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights41 out / 35 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester International Airport take approximately 1h 9m to 1h 29m. The route covers 268 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from ORD to RST. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, FSD, STL, YYZ, IAD, RIC, BHM, TPA, MCO, HOU, PBI, FLL, SNA, KEF and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RST to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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 ORD to RST

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to RST ranges from 1 hours 9 minutes to 1 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 268 miles (431 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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