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

MDW Airport Page →
75 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 8h 40m WN → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 10h 49m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 11h 40m WN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 25m EJALXJWN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
DTW Detroit ~4h AFDLKE → SY Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ACY Atlantic City ~5h 35m → SY Atlantic City (ACY) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PIE Pinellas Park ~6h 22m → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago/Rockford flights
IAH Houston ~6h 51m UA → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago/Rockford flights
TPA Tampa ~6h 56m WN → Tampa (TPA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PGD Punta Gorda ~7h 14m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Chicago/Rockford
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
75 mi

MDW–RFD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
DTW ~4h 0m ACY ~5h 35m PIE ~6h 22m IAH ~6h 51m TPA ~6h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
377
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
MDW → RFD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
RFD → MDW
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. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric MDW→RFD ORD→RFD MKE→RFD
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 28 1
Departure OTP 100% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
75 mi / 120 km
Facts

MDW–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance75 mi / 120 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 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 MDW to RFD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sarasota Bradenton, Nashville and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Yes, return flights from RFD to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. 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 Sarasota Bradenton, Nashville and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).