Miami to Chicago/Rockford (MIA–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 7h 5m 7LAAAC → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 9h 25m AA → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 9h 33m AABAIB → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 15h 2m AABABBQ → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
TPA Tampa ~5h 31m AABAG3 → Tampa (TPA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
DTW Detroit ~6h 4m AAAFDL → SY Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SAV Savannah ~6h 42m AABA → Savannah (SAV) to Chicago/Rockford flights
CUN Cancún ~6h 43m AAE7LA → Cancún (CUN) to Chicago/Rockford flights
IAH Houston ~6h 45m 5Y7LAA → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago/Rockford flights
MCO Orlando ~6h 47m AAG3IB → Orlando (MCO) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Miami to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,239 mi 2h 51m nonstop -1h behind

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

Also explore MIA Routes RFD Routes MIA Live Flights RFD Live Flights MIA Delays
All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Miami flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
TPA ~5h 31m DTW ~6h 4m SAV ~6h 42m CUN ~6h 43m IAH ~6h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
423
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
MIA → RFD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
RFD → MIA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Miami

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric MIA→RFD FLL→RFD PBI→RFD
Distance from MIA – 21 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 2 1
Flight time 2h 51m 3h 17m 2h 26m
Departure OTP 88% – –
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Chicago/Rockford flights · Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of MIA 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 Miami.
MIA: EDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
1,239 mi / 1,993 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 51m gate to gate.
Getting to MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

Facts

MIA–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance1,239 mi / 1,993 km
Flight time2h 51m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 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 MIA to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 2h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 1,239 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Sarasota Bradenton and Nashville.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Miami.
Yes, return flights from RFD to MIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLL, PBI and PGD. 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 MIA to RFD

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

MIA to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to RFD is about 2 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,239 miles (1,993 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Sarasota Bradenton and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), West Palm Beach (PBI) and Punta Gorda (PGD).