Houston to Chicago/Rockford (IAH–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
912 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 10m AAASAV → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 9h 21m CMEKNZ → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 34m EKF9NK → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 14h 15m ADAVF9 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
DTW Detroit ~5h 39m AFAMDL → SY Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PIE Pinellas Park ~6h 30m → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago/Rockford flights
TPA Tampa ~6h 41m CMEJANZ → Tampa (TPA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton ~6h 47m UA → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago/Rockford flights
CUN Cancún ~7h 8m F9NKUA → Cancún (CUN) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SAV Savannah ~7h 31m NZUA → Savannah (SAV) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 912 mi 2h 21m nonstop

IAH–RFD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 912 miles in 2h 21m.

Also explore IAH Routes RFD Routes IAH Live Flights RFD Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 74% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
ORD ~5h 10m DTW ~5h 39m PIE ~6h 30m TPA ~6h 41m SRQ ~6h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
485
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
IAH → RFD
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
RFD → IAH
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago/Rockford is 0 hours the same as Houston.
IAH: CDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
912 mi / 1,468 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m gate to gate.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance912 mi / 1,468 km
Flight time2h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 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 IAH to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 2h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 912 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to RFD: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 21m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from RFD to IAH 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 IAH to RFD

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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.

IAH to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to RFD is about 2 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 912 miles (1,468 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.