Direct flights from Rochester to Chicago
12 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from ROC to MDW.
Flight time: about 1h18m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Rochester local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA3460 | 7:58a | 1h16m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3460 | 8:21a | 1h17m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3460 | 8:28a | 1h17m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3823 | 8:36a | 1h13m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3823 | 8:54a | 1h17m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2693 | 7:14p | 1h18m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA2693 | 8:04p | 1h22m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2693 | 8:54p | 1h18m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2693 | 9:49p | 1h19m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2693 | 11:13p | 1h35m | Fri |
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Nonstop from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago (MDW)
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) has 12 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of ROC and you're there.
This route flies on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday — check the schedule grid above before you pick a travel day. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Rochester to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 1h18m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Chicago?
Driving from Rochester to Chicago takes about 9h 7m, covering roughly 603 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h18m.