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

RFD Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between RFD and MKE. Nearest airports to RFD with scheduled service: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 63 mi) · Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 75 mi) · Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN, 66 mi)
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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 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 25m AAUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Milwaukee flights
BNA Nashville 3h 54m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Milwaukee flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 10m G4 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Milwaukee flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Rockford to Milwaukee
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between RFD and MKE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore RFD Routes MKE Routes RFD Live Flights MKE Live Flights MKE Delays
All flights from Milwaukee (MKE) Milwaukee to Chicago/Rockford flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
ORD ~3h 25m BNA ~3h 54m LAS ~8h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
133
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 → MKE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
MKE → RFD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Milwaukee from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric RFD→MKE ORD→MKE MSN→MKE
Distance from RFD – 63 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 14 4
Weekly flights – 409 1
Chicago (ORD) to Milwaukee flights · Madison (MSN) to Milwaukee flights · Chicago (MDW) to Milwaukee flights
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Facts

RFD–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
Destination: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RFD to MKE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from MKE 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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