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

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80 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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 4 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 32m AAACAS → AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 4h 33m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 59m WN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
EWR Newark ~4h 42m UA → UA Newark (EWR) to Chicago/Rockford flights
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Milwaukee to Chicago/Rockford
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
80 mi 0h 32m nonstop

MKE–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 Milwaukee flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
ORD ~3h 32m BNA ~4h 33m EWR ~4h 42m LAS ~8h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
128
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
MKE → RFD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
RFD → MKE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric MKE→RFD ORD→RFD MDW→RFD
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 29 –
Flight time 0h 32m 0h 53m –
Departure OTP 84% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights · Chicago (MDW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE 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 Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
80 mi / 129 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 32m gate to gate.
Facts

MKE–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance80 mi / 129 km
Flight time0h 32m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 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 MKE to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 0h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 80 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Harry Reid.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MDW. 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 MKE to RFD

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MKE to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to RFD is about 0 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 80 miles (129 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).