Los Angeles to Chicago/Rockford (LAX–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 6h 36m AAACAY → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 7h 32m AAAFAM → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 9h 59m ADB6DL → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 43m AAACAF → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SFO San Francisco ~6h 50m AAAFAM → San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago/Rockford flights
DTW Detroit ~7h 11m AFAMDL → SY Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
IAH Houston ~7h 19m AAAFAS → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SMF Sacramento ~8h 37m AAAFAM → Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SAV Savannah ~8h 38m → Savannah (SAV) to Chicago/Rockford flights
TPA Tampa ~9h 5m AFDLWN → Tampa (TPA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

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

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All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Los Angeles flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
ORD ~6h 36m SFO ~6h 50m DTW ~7h 11m IAH ~7h 19m BNA ~7h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
421
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
LAX → RFD
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Return
RFD → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric LAX→RFD ONT→RFD
Distance from LAX – 47 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 71% –
Ontario (ONT) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago/Rockford is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 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 LAX to RFD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Chicago/Rockford is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from RFD to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ONT. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT).