The observed direct connection between Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) covers approximately 522 mi. The estimated flight time is around 1h 35m. Southwest Airlines has been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
How far is Rochester from Chicago by air?
The great-circle distance between Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport is approximately 522 mi.
How long is the flight from Rochester to Chicago?
Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 1h 35m. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
Is there a direct connection from Rochester to Chicago?
Yes, a direct connection between ROC and MDW has been observed in our route data.
Which airlines have been observed on this route?
In the available route data: Southwest Airlines.
How often is there a flight from Rochester to Chicago?
On average around 2 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 512 observed flights. Mainly Southwest Airlines. That is an observation, not a timetable.
What is the current time difference between Rochester and Chicago?
Chicago is currently 1 hour behind Rochester.
Where this data comes from
The route data comes from the flight archive (ADS-B, adsb.lol): which connections actually flew over the last twelve full months and who flew them, combined with our own airport, runway, and airline datasets. It is reference data about observed routes - not a current timetable and no claim about bookability.
The frequency and aircraft on this page come from the flight archive (ADS-B, 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026), summarized per route per month. We do not see every flight, so it is a floor, not a count.
RochesterFrederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
