Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago/Rockford (DFW–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 55m AAACAV → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 10h 52m AAASAY → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 52m AAAYBA → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 14h 53m AAASAY → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 20h AAQR → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago/Rockford flights
IAH Houston ~5h 6m AAASAY → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SFB Orlando ~5h 27m → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Chicago/Rockford flights
DTW Detroit ~5h 30m AAAFAM → SY Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
TPA Tampa ~6h 52m AAASAY → Tampa (TPA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SAV Savannah ~7h 33m AAASAY → Savannah (SAV) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
775 mi 0h 35m nonstop

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

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All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
ORD ~4h 55m IAH ~5h 6m SFB ~5h 27m DTW ~5h 30m TPA ~6h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
655
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
DFW → RFD
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
RFD → DFW
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago/Rockford is 0 hours the same as Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
775 mi / 1,247 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 35m gate to gate.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

Facts

DFW–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance775 mi / 1,247 km
Flight time0h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 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 DFW to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 0h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 775 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Harry Reid.
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 DFW to RFD

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DFW to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to RFD is about 0 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 775 miles (1,247 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.