Chicago/Rockford to Minneapolis (RFD–MSP) — 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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.
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–MSP had nonstop service, last on the schedule in March 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 278 miles in 0h 53m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGX SGX | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Chicago/Rockford
| Metric | RFD→MSP | ORD→MSP | MSN→MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RFD | – | 63 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 29 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | – | 603 | 135 |
| Flight time | 0h 53m | 1h 33m | 0h 38m |
Travel Essentials
RFD: CDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.
Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.
Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.
RFD–MSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RFD to MSP
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in March 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 MSP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RFD to MSP is about 0 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 278 miles (447 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Harry Reid and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).