Minneapolis to Chicago/Rockford (MSP–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 4h 4m AAACAF → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 11h 55m AFDLKE → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 17h 14m AFDLKE → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 25h 42m DLWS → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
YIP Detroit ~3h 35m → KII Detroit (YIP) to Chicago/Rockford flights
DTW Detroit ~4h 31m AFDLKE → SY Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ACY Atlantic City ~6h 9m SY → SY Atlantic City (ACY) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PIE Pinellas Park ~6h 49m DL → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago/Rockford flights
IAH Houston ~6h 49m AFAMDL → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago/Rockford flights
TPA Tampa ~7h 29m DLSYVS → Tampa (TPA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
YIP ~3h 35m ORD ~4h 4m DTW ~4h 31m ACY ~6h 9m PIE ~6h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
484
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
MSP → RFD
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
RFD → MSP
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric MSP→RFD RST→RFD
Distance from MSP – 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Departure OTP 74% –
Rochester (RST) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSP 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 Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to RFD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from RFD to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RST. 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 Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).