Chicago to Chicago/Rockford (ORD–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 28 | BUS | 1h35 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→RFD | MDW→RFD | MKE→RFD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | – | 0h 32m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · RFD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 63 miles (101 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sarasota Bradenton, Nashville and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).