Rochester to Chicago (ROC–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
WN4030
WN Southwest
737
7:50 AM
EDT
8:40 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN366
WN Southwest
7M8
6:40 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2094
WN Southwest
B38M
7:50 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1711
WN Southwest
737
12:50 PM
CDT
3:25 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2780
WN Southwest
7S7
1:10 PM
CDT
3:45 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN883
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 PM
CDT
9:20 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Rochester to Chicago
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 522 mi 1h 50m nonstop -1h behind 62 1-stop hubs

ROC–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 522 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ROC–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 737, 7M8, B38M 1h50 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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, ROC to MDW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ROC to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,268
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Rochester

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric ROC→MDW BUF→MDW SYR→MDW
Distance from ROC 55 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 14 21 1
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 18m 1h 48m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ROC with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Rochester.
ROC: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
522 mi / 840 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m.

ROC–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance522 mi / 840 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: ROC
IATA / ICAOROC / KROC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation559 ft / 170 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ROC to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 522 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ROC to MDW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIP, BUF, CMH, SYR, PIT, STL, CHO, OSU, ABE, BTV, TEB, GAI, YYZ, BED, IAD, GRB, RIC, OXC, HPN, HHH, USA, SOP, AIK, GSP, PNS, LEE, PIE, LAL, NAS, VRB, APF, FXE, PBI, OPF, PGD, DAL, BCT, 1G3, SLC, MIA, LAS, FLL, ORD, LAX, DTW, ATL, DCA, TPA, BWI, LGA, IND, CLT, EWR, BNA, PHL, CHS, BOS, RSW, MCO, RDU, SRQ and MYR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Rochester.
Yes, return flights from MDW to ROC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUF, SYR and YTZ. 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 ROC to MDW

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ROC to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ROC to MDW ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 522 miles (840 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YIP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Buffalo (BUF), Syracuse (SYR) and Toronto (YTZ).