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

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Chicago/Rockford to Hartford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 841 mi 1h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 11 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RFD and BDL, connecting options are available through 11 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to BDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
SDF ~4h 17m JFK ~4h 51m PIE ~6h 30m RSW ~6h 59m MIA ~7h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
225
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
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
56%
Return
BDL → RFD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
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 MDW→BDL
Distance from RFD – 63 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 6 1
Weekly flights 2 118 37
Flight time 1h 45m 2h 10m 1h 49m
Chicago (ORD) 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 1h 45m.
Facts

RFD–BDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Hartford route.
Route details
Distance841 mi / 1,353 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
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 approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 841 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from RFD to BDL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, JFK, PIE, RSW, MIA, DEN, ORD, FLL, MHT, SRQ and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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 ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 841 miles (1,353 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).