ROC → ORDRochester to Chicago

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Direct flights from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago (ORD): 21 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 46% of the last 56 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 16 minutes late. 3 of the 56 tracked flights were cancelled. The nonstop covers 847 km, an estimated 1 hour 35 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Rochester and Chicago. Updated 18 August 2026 at 06:39 UTC.

ROC Rochester smooth · +12
ORD Chicago heavy · +40
847 km · ~1h 35m est.
dep bank 05:52–20:2621x weekly
Runs rough · 3 airlines · 21x weekly · nonstop
46% on time

of the last 56 operated ROC → ORD flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is +16 min. 3 of 56 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

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Median arrival+16 minacross the last 56 operated legs
Flight time~1h 35mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures21x3 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled5.4%recent route rate · 3 of 56

Current nonstop fares

ROC → ORD · one way · economy · 1 adult

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The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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American AirlinesEnvoy AirUnited Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
American AirlinesAA47% on time

Flights AA3769 05:52 Mo We Su · AA4512 05:59 Sa · AA4104 11:29 daily · AA6243 20:26 daily

Envoy AirMQ55% on time

Flights MQ4104 varies daily

United AirlinesUA42% on time

Flights UA2008 varies daily · UA4614 09:56 Mo Th Fr Su · UA5840 10:13 Tu We · UA3647 12:45 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
08-17AA3769arrived+0
08-17AA4104arrived−12
08-17AA6243dep +11 → arr+2
08-17MQ3769departed+20
08-17MQ4104departed+2
08-17UA2008dep +123 → arr+126
08-17UA2059dep +7 → arr−2
08-17UA3647dep +8 → arr−14
08-17UA4614dep +32 → arr+18
08-16AA3769arrived−11
08-16AA4104arrived+74
08-16MQ3769departed+6
08-16MQ4104departed+26
08-16UA2008dep +61 → arr+40
08-16UA2059dep +285 → arr+277
08-16UA3647dep +71 → arr+36
08-16UA4614dep +11 → arr−17
08-15AA4104arrived−5
08-15AA4512dep +6 → arr−4
08-15AA6243dep +16 → arr−21
08-15UA1476dep +69 → arr+41
08-15UA2008dep +22 → arr+1
08-15UA2059dep +12 → arr−5
08-15UA3647dep +16 → arr−1
08-14AA3769cancelledCNX
08-14AA4104arrived−6
08-14AA6243dep +44 → arr+21
08-14MQ3769dep +6 → arr+6
08-14MQ4104dep +11 → arr+15
08-14UA2008dep +49 → arr+27
08-14UA2059dep +28 → arr+9
08-14UA3647dep +5 → arr−15
08-14UA4614dep +21 → arr+6
08-14UA8251arrived+64
08-13AA3769cancelledCNX
08-13AA4104arrived+113
08-13AA6243dep +231 → arr+200
08-13MQ3769dep +2 → arr+5
08-13MQ4104dep +16 → arr+16
08-13UA2059dep +29 → arr+23

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

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Airports right now

live boards
ROCRochester +12 min smooth 🌤 clear · WSW 4 kt Full ROC delay board →
ORDChicago +40 min heavy 🌤 scattered clouds · SW 6 kt Full ORD delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at ROC: 52% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +18 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Rochester to Chicago route actually runs

Pro Flight Search tracks every published board update for nonstop ROC to ORD flights: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises. Fares link straight to the operating airline with no markups.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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ROC to ORD questions

Is ROC–ORD running on time right now?

Some delays possible. The arrival side at ORD is the weaker end, route health score 65/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on ROC–ORD?

Operators schedule morning departures around 05:52 and evening departures around 17:52 from ROC. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the ORD delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from ROC to ORD?

Great-circle distance is 847 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 90–103 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does ROC–ORD fly?

3 carriers operate this route, around 52 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.