Chicago/Rockford to Dallas-Fort Worth (RFD–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RFD Airport Page →
775 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 3w 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
BNA Nashville 4h 27m G4 → AAASAY Nashville (BNA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ORD Chicago 5h 2m AA → AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 6h 45m G4 → AAASQR Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 14m G4 → AAASAY Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 59m G4 → AAAYBA Las Vegas (LAS) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 41m EK → 5YAAAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago/Rockford to Dallas-Fort Worth
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
775 mi 2h 37m nonstop

RFD–DFW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps RFD Routes DFW Routes RFD Live Flights DFW Live Flights DFW Delays
All flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago/Rockford flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
BNA ~4h 27m ORD ~5h 2m SRQ ~6h 45m FLL ~7h 14m LAS ~7h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
627
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 → DFW
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
DFW → RFD
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric RFD→DFW ORD→DFW MSN→DFW
Distance from RFD – 63 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 35 5
Weekly flights ~1 590 53
Flight time 2h 37m 1h 36m 2h 23m
Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Madison (MSN) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Chicago (MDW) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 0 hours the same as Chicago/Rockford.
RFD: CDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
775 mi / 1,247 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 37m gate to gate.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

RFD–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance775 mi / 1,247 km
Flight time2h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
Destination: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RFD to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take about 2h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 775 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Sarasota Bradenton.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DFW 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.
Yes, return flights from DFW 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 DFW

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RFD to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RFD to DFW is about 2 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 775 miles (1,247 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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