Cincinnati / Covington to Chicago/Rockford (CVG–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cincinnati / Covington to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 318 mi 1h 5m nonstop -1h behind 25 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CVG and RFD, connecting options are available through 25 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
PTK ~3h 17m DTW ~3h 42m BDL ~5h 4m DFW ~5h 19m MHT ~5h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
340
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
CVG → RFD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
RFD → CVG
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
318 mi / 512 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.
Facts

CVG–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance318 mi / 512 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 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 CVG to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 318 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from CVG to RFD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, DTW, BDL, DFW, MHT, MCO, JFK, TPA, MIA, IAH, ONT, SFO, CUN, SEA, PUJ, ANC, ORD, AZA, SFB, HHN, FLL, PGD, PIE, SRQ and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Cincinnati / Covington.
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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 CVG to RFD

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CVG to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to RFD ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 318 miles (512 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.