How far is Chicago, IL, from Rochester, NY?
The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 528 miles / 849 kilometers / 459 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago (ORD) is 615 miles / 990 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 48 minutes.
Greater Rochester International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Search flights
Distance from Rochester to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 527.779 miles
- 849.377 kilometers
- 458.627 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 526.424 miles
- 847.197 kilometers
- 457.450 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Rochester to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Chicago?
The time difference between Rochester and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Rochester to Chicago generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 226 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Greater Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROC |
| ICAO Code: | KROC |
| Coordinates: | 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W |
| Destination | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |