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

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282 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1w ago
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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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Rochester to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
282 mi 0h 56m nonstop

RST–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RST to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
MSP ~3h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
146
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
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
MDW → RST
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
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 LSE→MDW MSP→MDW
Distance from RST – 62 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 15
Weekly flights ~1 – 101
Flight time 0h 56m 0h 36m 1h 25m
La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago flights · Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights · Saint Cloud (STC) 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 56m gate to gate.
Facts

RST–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance282 mi / 453 km
Flight time0h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 0h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 282 miles.
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 MDW 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 MDW to RST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LSE, MSP and STC. 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 is about 0 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 282 miles (453 km).

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 La Crosse (LSE), Minneapolis (MSP) and Saint Cloud (STC).