Rochester to Chicago/Rockford (RST–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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209 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 6d 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
ORD Chicago 4h 23m AABAUA → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
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Rochester to Chicago/Rockford
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
209 mi 0h 40m nonstop

RST–RFD 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 RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
ORD ~4h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
10
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
209 mi / 336 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

RST–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance209 mi / 336 km
Flight time0h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
Destination: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RST to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Rochester International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 0h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 209 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RST to RFD

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

RST to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RST to RFD is about 0 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 209 miles (336 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.