Rochester (RST) to Chicago (ORD) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Envoy Air fly nonstop from Rochester International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 20 flights a week in July 2026. The 268-mile flight takes about 1h 33m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 268 mi · 431 km
- Flight time
- 1h 33m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 72%
Airlines flying RST to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 13 | Bombardier CRJ700 | 18,896 | 1h 38m |
| Envoy Air | 7 | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 29,598 | 1h 28m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RST to ORD flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:46am and the last at 7:53pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 6338American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:46am | 7:30am | 4 | 70% |
| AA 3730American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 6:10am | 7:39am | 26 | 84% |
| AA 6258American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:30am | 11:57am | 27 | 58% |
| AA 4174American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 10:59am | 12:29pm | 4 | 76% |
| AA 6291American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:02pm | 9:00pm | 4 | 48% |
| AA 6251American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:53pm | 9:28pm | 27 | 44% |
Is RST to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 67% of 1,067 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 4.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (79%), those around 6pm the least (51%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,067 | 67% | 34 min | 4.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 174 | 79% | |
| 6am to 7am | 183 | 68% | |
| 10am to 11am | 103 | 71% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 173 | 72% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 70 | 66% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 25 | 83% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 253 | 51% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 70 | 60% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 79 | 4,334 | |
| September 2025 | 72 | 3,870 | |
| October 2025 | 88 | 4,490 | |
| November 2025 | 82 | 3,447 | |
| December 2025 | 82 | 3,718 | |
| January 2026 | 87 | 3,975 | |
| February 2026 | 86 | 4,272 | |
| March 2026 | 84 | 4,429 | |
| April 2026 | 86 | 4,159 | |
| May 2026 | 89 | 4,076 | |
| June 2026 | 85 | 3,983 | |
| July 2026 | 88 | 3,741 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.