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

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Rochester to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 282 mi 0h 46m nonstop 18 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RST and MDW, connecting options are available through 18 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RST to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
IND ~3h 33m YIP ~3h 46m GRR ~4h 23m OKC ~4h 55m ATL ~5h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
148
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RST → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → RST
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Rochester

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric RST→MDW MSP→MDW
Distance from RST – 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4
Weekly flights 1 106
Flight time 0h 46m 0h 48m
Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of RST with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
282 mi / 453 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 46m.
Facts

RST–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance282 mi / 453 km
Flight time0h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RST to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Rochester International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 0h 46m. The route covers 282 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RST to MDW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, YIP, GRR, OKC, ATL, JAC, DAL, RSW, SRQ, SLC, PBI, PGD, SAT, SCF, LAS, VNY, MSP and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MDW to RST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSP. 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 RST to MDW

Rochester International Airport (RST) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RST to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RST to MDW ranges from 0 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 282 miles (453 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Minneapolis (MSP).