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

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Chicago/Rockford to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 75 mi 23 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RFD and MDW, connecting options are available through 23 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
562
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric RFD→MDW ORD→MDW MKE→MDW
Distance from RFD – 63 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4 5
Weekly flights 1 1 15
Chicago (ORD) to Chicago flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago flights · Peoria (PIA) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Chicago/Rockford.
RFD: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
75 mi / 120 km
Facts

RFD–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance75 mi / 120 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RFD to MDW flights.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RFD to MDW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, MSP, BDL, MHT, GPT, PIE, RSW, JAC, DEN, IAH, MIA, ONT, CUN, SEA, LGB, OAK, LAX, BNA, ORD, LAS, PGD, FLL and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MDW to RFD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MKE and PIA. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Milwaukee (MKE) and Peoria (PIA).