Detroit to Chicago/Rockford (DTW–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
294 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 53m AAACAM → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 4h 24m AMDLKE → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 50m AFDLF9 → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 13h 25m ADAFB6 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ANC Anchorage ~14h 4m DL → EK Anchorage (ANC) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 294 mi 1h 17m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–RFD had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 294 miles in 1h 17m.

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All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Detroit flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DTW–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 81% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
ORD ~3h 53m BNA ~4h 24m LAS ~8h 50m FLL ~13h 25m ANC ~14h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
441
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
DTW → RFD
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
RFD → DTW
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. DTW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
294 mi / 473 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m gate to gate.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

Facts

DTW–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance294 mi / 473 km
Flight time1h 17m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 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 DTW to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 1h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 294 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DTW to RFD: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 17m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Harry Reid.
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 Detroit.
Yes, return flights from RFD to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DTW to RFD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DTW to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to RFD is about 1 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 294 miles (473 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.