Direct flights from Rochester (RST) to Chicago (ORD): 12 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 63% of the last 24 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 7 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 24 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 431 km, an estimated 1 hour 3 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Rochester and Chicago. Updated 18 August 2026 at 04:28 UTC.
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ORDChicagosmooth · +11
431 km · ~1h 03m est.
dep bank 06:10–19:5312x weekly
Runs mixed · 2 airlines · 12x weekly · nonstop
63% on time
of the last 24 operated RST → ORD flights arrived within 15 minutes
Pro Flight Search tracks every published board update for nonstop RST 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.
Smooth skies ahead. The arrival side at ORD is the weaker end, route health score 84/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on RST–ORD?
Operators schedule morning departures around 06:10 and evening departures around 19:53 from RST. 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 RST to ORD?
Great-circle distance is 431 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 60–67 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does RST–ORD fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 25 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.