Orlando to Chicago/Rockford (MCO–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Orlando to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,047 mi 2h 28m nonstop -1h behind 20 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MCO and RFD, connecting options are available through 20 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
PTK ~4h 28m PIE ~4h 45m TPA ~4h 46m CVG ~4h 54m DTW ~5h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
751
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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
MCO → RFD
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
RFD → MCO
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric MCO→RFD SFB→RFD TPA→RFD
Distance from MCO – 24 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 8 1
Flight time 2h 28m 2h 49m 2h 51m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Orlando (SFB) to Chicago/Rockford flights · Tampa (TPA) to Chicago/Rockford flights · Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
1,047 mi / 1,684 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 28m.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

Facts

MCO–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance1,047 mi / 1,684 km
Flight time2h 28m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 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 MCO to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take approximately 2h 28m. The route covers 1,047 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, PIE, TPA, CVG, DTW, DFW, MIA, BDL, MHT, JFK, IAH, AZA, PUJ, SEA, CUN, SFO, FLL, ORD, SRQ and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Nearby alternatives include SFB, TPA and PIE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MCO to RFD

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MCO to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to RFD ranges from 2 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,047 miles (1,684 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Tampa (TPA) and Pinellas Park (PIE).