Chicago to Rochester (ORD–RST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–RST is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 268 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 51 | CR5 | 1h28-1h36 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 42 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h24-1h31 | Oneworld | QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rochester from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→RST | MDW→RST | MKE→RST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 100 | 2 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 24m | 0h 46m | 0h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 92% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · RST: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 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–RST Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to RST
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 100 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 24 minutes to 1 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 268 miles (431 km). There are approximately 100 weekly flights outbound and 86 return, totaling 186 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TOL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).