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

RFD Airport Page →
841 mi airlines charter/private ~2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 6h 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 5 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 45m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Hartford flights
ORD Chicago 4h 51m AAUA → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Hartford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 11h 31m G4 → ADB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Hartford flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 13h 52m G4 → MX Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Hartford flights
LAS Las Vegas 16h 5m G4 → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Hartford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Rockford to Hartford
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
841 mi 2h 2m nonstop +1h ahead

RFD–BDL 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 Hartford (BDL) Hartford to Chicago/Rockford flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to BDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
BNA ~4h 45m ORD ~4h 51m FLL ~11h 31m SRQ ~13h 52m LAS ~16h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
169
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
RFD → BDL
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
0%
Return
BDL → RFD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BDL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Hartford from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Bradley International Airport.
Metric RFD→BDL ORD→BDL MSN→BDL
Distance from RFD – 63 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 11 1
Weekly flights ~2 148 –
Flight time 2h 2m 1h 50m 4h 32m
Chicago (ORD) to Hartford flights · Madison (MSN) to Hartford flights · Chicago (MDW) to Hartford flights
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to Bradley International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Hartford is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Rockford.
RFD: CDT · BDL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 7:00 PM in Hartford.
Distance & Flight Time
841 mi / 1,353 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 2m gate to gate.
Facts

RFD–BDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Hartford route.
Route details
Distance841 mi / 1,353 km
Flight time2h 2m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~2 out / ~2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
Destination: BDL
Full nameBradley International Airport
IATA / ICAOBDL / KBDL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.6M
Elevation173 ft / 53 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RFD to BDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Bradley International Airport take about 2h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 841 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Hartford is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Rockford.
Yes, return flights from BDL to RFD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN and MDW. 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 RFD to BDL

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Bradley International Airport (BDL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RFD to BDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RFD to BDL is about 2 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 841 miles (1,353 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).