West Palm Beach to Chicago/Rockford (PBI–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PBI Airport Page →
1,187 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 2w 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 6 hubs
ORD Chicago 6h 6m AAASNZ → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 14h 59m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PIE Pinellas Park ~5h 2m → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago/Rockford flights
DTW Detroit ~5h 46m AFDLVS → SY Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
MCO Orlando ~6h 32m WN → Orlando (MCO) to Chicago/Rockford flights
IAH Houston ~6h 45m NZUA → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago/Rockford flights
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West Palm Beach to Chicago/Rockford
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,187 mi 2h 26m nonstop -1h behind

PBI–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 West Palm Beach flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PBI to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
PIE ~5h 2m DTW ~5h 46m ORD ~6h 6m MCO ~6h 32m IAH ~6h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
136
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
PBI → RFD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
RFD → PBI
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. PBI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from West Palm Beach

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric PBI→RFD FLL→RFD MIA→RFD
Distance from PBI – 42 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights ~1 2 2
Flight time 2h 26m 3h 17m 2h 51m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights · Miami (MIA) to Chicago/Rockford flights · Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of PBI 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 West Palm Beach.
PBI: EDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
1,187 mi / 1,909 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m gate to gate.
Facts

PBI–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Palm Beach to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance1,187 mi / 1,909 km
Flight time2h 26m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PBI
Full namePalm Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 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 PBI to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Beach International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 2h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 1,187 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Nashville.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind West Palm Beach.
Nearby alternatives include FLL, MIA 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 PBI to RFD

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PBI to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PBI to RFD is about 2 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,187 miles (1,909 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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