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

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63 mi airlines 28/wk
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AA6574
AA American
BUS
8:36 AM
CDT T3
10:05 AM
CDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6576
AA American
BUS
1:15 PM
CDT T3
2:45 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA6577
AA American
BUS
5:20 PM
CDT T3
6:55 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA6578
AA American
BUS
10:10 PM
CDT T3
11:40 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA6572
AA American
BUS
6:00 AM
CDT
7:30 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA6574
AA American
BUS
11:19 AM
CDT
12:55 PM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AA6576
AA American
BUS
3:15 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA6579
AA American
BUS
7:25 PM
CDT
9:00 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Chicago/Rockford
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 63 mi 1h 29m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

ORD–RFD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 63 miles in approximately 1h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 BUS 1h29-1h35 42% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 1 42% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
BUS Surface Transport (Bus) – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 flights/wk, 97%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 3%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to RFD direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to RFD.
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One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
777
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → RFD
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Return
RFD → ORD
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
63 mi / 101 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 29m to 1h 35m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance63 mi / 101 km
Flight time1h 29m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: RFD
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take approximately 1h 29m to 1h 35m. The route covers 63 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from ORD to RFD. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DTW, CVG, DFW, BDL, MHT, MCO, JFK, TPA, MIA, CUN, ONT, SEA, SFO, PUJ, ANC, IAH, LGG, HHN, LAS, SRQ and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RFD to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ORD to RFD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to RFD ranges from 1 hours 29 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 63 miles (101 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.