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

PIT Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PIT and RFD. Nearest airports to PIT with scheduled service: Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE, 46 mi) · Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (MGW, 61 mi) · Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK, 70 mi)
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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 8 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 12m AAACAS → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 5h 24m G4RVJWN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PIE Pinellas Park 6h 28m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SFB Orlando 13h 20m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 13h 35m EJMLXJWN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 15h 12m B6G4WN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PGD Punta Gorda 19h 37m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 21h 39m G4WN → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) 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.

Also explore Browse available seat maps PIT Routes RFD Routes PIT Live Flights RFD Live Flights PIT Delays
All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Pittsburgh flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PIT to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
ORD ~4h 12m BNA ~5h 24m PIE ~6h 28m SFB ~13h 20m LAS ~13h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
209
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
PIT → RFD
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
RFD → PIT
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. PIT delays →
Know before you go

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.
Facts

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
Full namePittsburgh International Airport
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 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 PIT to RFD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and St. Petersburg Clearwater.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RFD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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, Nashville and St. Petersburg Clearwater. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.