Pittsburgh to Chicago/Rockford (PIT–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 16m AAACAS AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PIE Pinellas Park 6h 52m G4 G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 7h 11m G4WN G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 12h 14m G4WN G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SFB Orlando 12h 54m G4 G4 Orlando (SFB) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 15h 12m B6NKWN G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 18h 41m WN G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
DTW Detroit ~3h 59m AMDLKE SY Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ACY Atlantic City ~4h 55m SY Atlantic City (ACY) to Chicago/Rockford flights
TPA Tampa ~6h 41m MXWN Tampa (TPA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Pittsburgh to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PIT to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
232
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
PIT → RFD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Return
RFD → PIT
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PIT delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Pittsburgh.
PIT: EDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.

PIT–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pittsburgh to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PIT
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m
Destination: RFD
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PIT to RFD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, St. Petersburg Clearwater and Sarasota Bradenton.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Pittsburgh.
Yes, return flights from RFD to PIT 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, St. Petersburg Clearwater and Sarasota Bradenton. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.