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Rochester, Minnesota

Private charter · MDW → RST

Chicago to Rochester

282 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Chicago to Rochester, door to door faster.

Trade about 6½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago to Rochester International Airport in Rochester, 282 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
282 mi
Flight
—
Driving
6½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
MDWChicagoRSTRochester
MDW → RST282 miles direct

Departing Chicago

Airports in Chicago

  • MDW

    Major airport

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    Chicago · KMDW

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    6,522 ft

  • ORD

    Major airport

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    Chicago · KORD

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    13,000 ft

  • PWK

    Commercial airport

    Chicago Executive Airport

    Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling · KPWK

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • GYY

    Commercial airport

    Gary/Chicago International Airport

    Gary · KGYY

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    8,859 ft

Arriving Rochester

Airports in Rochester

  • RST

    Commercial airport

    Rochester International Airport

    Rochester · KRST

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    9,034 ft

When you land

Things to do in Rochester

Rochester is home to Mayo Clinic, one of the most respected medical centers in the world, and the clinic shapes nearly everything about the city. Patients and families come from every state and many countries for diagnosis, surgery and treatment, and physicians, researchers, medical device companies and pharmaceutical partners visit for collaboration and training. Hotels, restaurants and services cluster around the downtown campus, which is linked by skyways and an underground pedestrian network so patients can move between buildings in any weather.

  1. 01

    Plummer Building

    Mayo Clinic’s 1928 landmark has ornate bronze doors, a carillon and historic rooms, featured on free tours of the clinic’s art and architecture.

  2. 02

    Mayowood Mansion

    Dr. Charles H. Mayo’s country estate south of the city offers tours of the family’s home and its gardens on the Zumbro River.

  3. 03

    Quarry Hill Nature Center

    This large city park has wooded trails, a pond and a nature center with live animals and exhibits on the region’s ecology.

  4. 04

    Peace Plaza

    Rochester’s downtown pedestrian plaza, steps from the Mayo campus, is lined with restaurants and hosts summer concerts and events.

  5. 05

    Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo

    West of Rochester, this county park along the Zumbro River has a small zoo of native animals, hiking trails and a nature center.

  6. 06

    Root River State Trail

    Southeast of Rochester near Lanesboro, this paved trail follows a scenic river through limestone bluffs, popular for biking, paddling and trout fishing.

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Questions

Chicago to Rochester flights

How long is a private flight from Chicago to Rochester?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 282 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Chicago to Rochester use?

You can depart from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), or Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and arrive at Rochester International Airport (RST). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Chicago to Rochester cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Chicago and Rochester?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Rochester back to Chicago are priced the same way.

Return flight

Rochester to Chicago

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