Columbia to Chicago/Rockford (CAE–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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716 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
ORD Chicago 5h 5m AANZUA → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
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Columbia to Chicago/Rockford
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
716 mi 1h 54m nonstop -1h behind

CAE–RFD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
ORD ~5h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
44
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
CAE → RFD
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
RFD → CAE
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric CAE→RFD USA→RFD SAV→RFD
Distance from CAE – 103 mi 125 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 1 –
Flight time 1h 54m 1h 49m 3h 34m
Departure OTP 75% – –
Concord (USA) to Chicago/Rockford flights · Savannah (SAV) to Chicago/Rockford flights · Asheville (AVL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAE 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 Columbia.
CAE: EDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
716 mi / 1,152 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 54m gate to gate.
Facts

CAE–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance716 mi / 1,152 km
Flight time1h 54m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 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 CAE to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 1h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 716 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
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 Columbia.
Nearby alternatives include USA, SAV and AVL. 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 CAE to RFD

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CAE to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to RFD is about 1 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 716 miles (1,152 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA), Savannah (SAV) and Asheville (AVL).