Allentown/Bethlehem to Chicago/Rockford (ABE–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ABE Airport Page →
715 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
No nonstop service between ABE and RFD. Nearest airports to ABE with scheduled service: Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 42 mi) · Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP, 50 mi) · Philadelphia International Airport (PHL, 55 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 27m G4 → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ORD Chicago 4h 48m AAEJAG7 → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PIE Pinellas Park 6h 10m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SFB Orlando 15h 25m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PGD Punta Gorda 16h 14m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton ~6h 58m G4 → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~7h 43m G4 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Allentown/Bethlehem to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
715 mi 1h 50m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ABE and RFD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ABE Routes RFD Routes ABE Live Flights RFD Live Flights ABE Delays
All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ABE to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
BNA ~4h 27m ORD ~4h 48m PIE ~6h 10m SRQ ~6h 58m FLL ~7h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
48
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABE → RFD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
RFD → ABE
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Allentown/Bethlehem

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric ABE→RFD EWR→RFD TEB→RFD
Distance from ABE – 67 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 50m 0h 51m 2h 2m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Newark (EWR) to Chicago/Rockford flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Chicago/Rockford flights · New York (JFK) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of ABE with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Allentown/Bethlehem.
ABE: EDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Allentown/Bethlehem, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
715 mi / 1,150 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m gate to gate.
Facts

ABE–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Allentown/Bethlehem to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance715 mi / 1,150 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABE
Full nameLehigh Valley International Airport
IATA / ICAOABE / KABE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation393 ft / 120 m
Destination: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABE to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 715 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and St. Petersburg Clearwater.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RFD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Allentown/Bethlehem.
Nearby alternatives include EWR, TEB and JFK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABE to RFD

Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ABE to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABE to RFD is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 715 miles (1,150 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and St. Petersburg Clearwater. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR), Teterboro (TEB) and New York (JFK).