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

CVG Airport Page →
318 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
No nonstop service between CVG and RFD. Nearest airports to CVG with scheduled service: Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK, 14 mi) · James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY, 64 mi) · Blue Grass Airport (LEX, 70 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 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 58m AAACAS → AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PGD Punta Gorda 6h 11m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SFB Orlando 6h 19m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 9h 3m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PIE Pinellas Park 9h 39m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 14h 23m DLF9G4 → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 18h 7m G4 → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 19h 52m DLF9G4 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
AZA Mesa 30h 49m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
EWR Newark ~4h 26m ACAFDL → UA Newark (EWR) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cincinnati / Covington to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
318 mi 2h 12m nonstop -1h behind

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

Also explore CVG Routes RFD Routes CVG Live Flights RFD Live Flights CVG Delays
All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
ORD ~3h 58m EWR ~4h 26m PGD ~6h 11m SFB ~6h 19m BNA ~9h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
271
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
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Return
RFD → CVG
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric CVG→RFD SDF→RFD
Distance from CVG – 84 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 2h 12m 0h 49m
Departure OTP 96% –
Louisville (SDF) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of CVG 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 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 2h 12m gate to gate.
Facts

CVG–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance318 mi / 512 km
Flight time2h 12m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 2h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 318 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Punta Gorda and Orlando Sanford.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Cincinnati / Covington.
Yes, return flights from RFD to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF. 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 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 is about 2 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 318 miles (512 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Punta Gorda and Orlando Sanford. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF).