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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago Midway Airport to Rochester:

• Earliest: departs at 7:40 am and lands at 9:21 am
• Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 10:21 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 41m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Rochester.

A nonstop flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Rochester takes 1h 41m, covering 521 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Rochester range from $391 to $516, with an average of $411 over the past 12 months. Anything below $391 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $386 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $405 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 170 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Chicago Midway Airport to Rochester flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $283 to $2,176. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago Midway Airport to Rochester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $146, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Alamo
• Avis

Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Rochester usually depart from Chicago Midway (MDW) and arrive at Greater Rochester Intl (ROC).

Connecting flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Rochester most commonly pass through:

• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Rochester. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $403 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $739, a difference of $336.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Chicago Midway Airport and Rochester.

Flying via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 11m, compared with 4h 48m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Rochester are Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester Riverside Convention Center and Blue Cross Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Rochester on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago Midway Airport to Rochester flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.