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

MCO Airport Page →
1,047 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 37m AAACAS → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 11h 3m EJAF9NK → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 13h 18m B6NKWN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 14h 20m EJAWN → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 15h 32m B6EJAF9 → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SFB Orlando ~4h 45m Y4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Chicago/Rockford flights
DTW Detroit ~5h 34m AFDLF9 → SY Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ACY Atlantic City ~6h 9m NK → SY Atlantic City (ACY) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SAV Savannah ~6h 14m WN → Savannah (SAV) to Chicago/Rockford flights
IAH Houston ~6h 37m F9NHNK → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Orlando to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,047 mi 4h 2m nonstop -1h behind

MCO–RFD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 1,047 miles in 4h 2m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MCO–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 87% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
SFB ~4h 45m DTW ~5h 34m ORD ~5h 37m ACY ~6h 9m SAV ~6h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
509
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
MCO → RFD
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
RFD → MCO
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
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 – 1 1
Weekly flights – 10 –
Flight time 4h 2m 2h 43m 2h 51m
Departure OTP 87% – –
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 4h 2m gate to gate.
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 time4h 2m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 4h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 1,047 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MCO to RFD: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 2m.
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 1 hour behind Orlando.
Nearby alternatives include SFB, TPA and PIE. 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 MCO to RFD

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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.

MCO to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to RFD is about 4 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,047 miles (1,684 km).

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 Orlando (SFB), Tampa (TPA) and Pinellas Park (PIE).