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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 52m UA G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ORD Chicago 5h 8m AAACAS AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 17m TPUA G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 12h 14m ACADB6 G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 13h 50m ACUA G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ANC Anchorage ~14h 54m UA EK Anchorage (ANC) to Chicago/Rockford flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Newark to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 779 mi 0h 51m nonstop -1h behind

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

Carriers that operated nonstop EWR–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 100% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
408
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
EWR → RFD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
RFD → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric EWR→RFD TEB→RFD JFK→RFD
Distance from EWR 13 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 0h 51m 2h 2m 2h 3m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
779 mi / 1,254 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 51m gate to gate.
Getting to EWR

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

Key statistics for the Newark to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance779 mi / 1,254 km
Flight time0h 51m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: RFD
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 0h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 779 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from EWR to RFD: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 51m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Chicago O'Hare 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 Newark.
Yes, return flights from RFD to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, JFK and ABE. 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 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 Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (JFK) and Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE).