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

RFD Airport Page →
75 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 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 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 5h 24m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 7h 8m G4 → WN Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 23m G4 → EJAWN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 27m G4 → EJAGTWJTL Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
PGD Punta Gorda 14h 9m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis ~3h 53m → AFDLEJA Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit ~3h 54m SY → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
ACY Atlantic City ~5h 35m SY → Atlantic City (ACY) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston ~6h 31m UA → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver ~6h 58m → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Rockford to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
75 mi

RFD–MDW 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 Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Chicago/Rockford flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
MSP ~3h 53m DTW ~3h 54m BNA ~5h 24m ACY ~5h 35m IAH ~6h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
380
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 → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → 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. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric RFD→MDW ORD→MDW MSN→MDW
Distance from RFD – 63 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 3
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Chicago (ORD) to Chicago flights · Madison (MSN) to Chicago flights · Milwaukee (MKE) 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)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: 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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Sarasota Bradenton and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
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, MSN and MKE. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Sarasota Bradenton and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Milwaukee (MKE).