Travelling from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Chicago is one hour behind Rochester and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Choose from five weekly Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your ROC to MDW flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Chicago — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Southwest Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ROC and MDW:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight is R 1,940. A return ticket is currently R 3,881. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from ROC to MDW, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ROC to MDW.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
ROC is located at 1200 Brooks Avenue.
Of all flights leaving Greater Rochester International Airport, 73.76% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Greater Rochester International Airport from central Rochester, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near ROC? If you're catching an early flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Consider booking a hotel close to MDW if you're catching a late Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and see more of Chicago and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chicago Midway International Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
From Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The quietest month for a flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Chicago based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ROC to MDW around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
If there's time to check out another major destination in United States, head for Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are the start of reasons to visit.
