Chicago to Rifle (MDW–RIL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MDW Airport Page →
1,056 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 3w 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
OAK Oakland ~8h 7m WN → KAI Oakland (OAK) to Rifle flights
SFO San Francisco ~8h 8m LXJVJAWN → San Francisco (SFO) to Rifle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Rifle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,056 mi 2h 22m nonstop -1h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to RIL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
OAK ~8h 7m SFO ~8h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → RIL
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Return
RIL → MDW
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rifle from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Metric MDW→RIL ORD→RIL
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 2h 22m 2h 28m
Departure OTP 43% –
Chicago (ORD) to Rifle flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Rifle is 1 hour behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · RIL: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Rifle.
Distance & Flight Time
1,056 mi / 1,700 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 22m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–RIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Rifle route.
Route details
Distance1,056 mi / 1,700 km
Flight time2h 22m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: RIL
Full nameGarfield County Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to RIL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Garfield County Regional Airport take about 2h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 1,056 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Rifle is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from RIL to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. 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 MDW to RIL

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to RIL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to RIL is about 2 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,056 miles (1,700 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).