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

ORD Airport Page →
268 mi airlines charter/private 36/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 8m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA6188
AA American
CR7
8:21 AM
CDT T3
9:52 AM
CDT
1h 31m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3575
AA American
E70
8:56 AM
CDT T3
10:23 AM
CDT
1h 27m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3854
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
E70 Seat map
2:15 PM
CDT T3
3:46 PM
CDT
1h 31m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6251
AA American
CR7
3:28 PM
CDT T3
4:59 PM
CDT
1h 31m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3442
AA American
E75
10:33 PM
CDT T3
11:59 PM
CDT
1h 26m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3817
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
E70 Seat map
10:40 PM
CDT T3 Red-eye
12:07 AM+1
CDT
1h 27m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3817
AA American
E75
6:48 AM
CDT
8:14 AM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3769
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
E70 Seat map
7:08 AM
CDT
8:43 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA5006
BA British
CR7
10:20 AM
CDT
11:57 AM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2778+1
QR Qatar
CR7
10:30 AM
CDT
11:57 AM
CDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3575
AA American
E70
11:03 AM
CDT
12:35 PM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6188
AA American
CR7
11:04 AM
CDT
12:35 PM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1838+1
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
BA British
E70 Seat map
4:27 PM
CDT
5:59 PM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3854
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
E70 Seat map
4:27 PM
CDT
5:59 PM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6251
AA American
CR7
6:17 PM
CDT
7:59 PM
CDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
4 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 268 mi 1h 29m nonstop

ORD–RST is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 268 miles in approximately 1h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 36 CR7, E70, E75 1h26-1h31 2% Oneworld
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 2%
QR Qatar Airways 0 2% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 0 2% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + QR (36 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
5
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
53
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
117
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
2%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
2%
Return
RST → ORD
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. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Rochester from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric ORD→RST MDW→RST GYY→RST
Distance from ORD 15 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 8 1
Weekly flights 36 1 1
Flight time 1h 29m 0h 43m 1h 15m
Departure OTP 2%
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 29m gate to gate.
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 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights36 out / 53 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 1h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 268 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from ORD to RST: American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
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 ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW, 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 ORD to RST

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to RST is about 1 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 268 miles (431 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.

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 (MDW), Gary (GYY) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).