Chicago/Rockford to Detroit (RFD–DTW) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RFD–DTW had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 294 miles in 1h 9m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Detroit from Chicago/Rockford
| Metric | RFD→DTW | ORD→DTW | MSN→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RFD | – | 63 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 28 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | – | 509 | 97 |
| Flight time | 1h 9m | 0h 45m | 1h 18m |
Travel Essentials
RFD: CDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
RFD–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RFD to DTW
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
RFD to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RFD to DTW is about 1 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 294 miles (473 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).