Newark to Chicago/Rockford (EWR–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
EWR–RFD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 779 miles in 0h 51m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Newark
| Metric | EWR→RFD | JFK→RFD | ABE→RFD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 21 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 2 | – |
| Flight time | 0h 51m | 1h 55m | 1h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 66% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · RFD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.
EWR–RFD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to RFD
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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.
EWR to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EWR to RFD is about 0 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 779 miles (1,254 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. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK) and Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE).