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

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Chicago/Rockford to Louisville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
330 mi 0h 55m nonstop +1h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RFD and SDF, connecting options are available through 12 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
PIE ~6h 12m SRQ ~6h 25m RSW ~6h 32m MIA ~7h 3m DEN ~7h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
241
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 → SDF
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
SDF → RFD
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Louisville from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric RFD→SDF ORD→SDF MSN→SDF
Distance from RFD – 63 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 8 1
Weekly flights 0 198 5
Flight time 0h 55m 1h 24m 2h 5m
Chicago (ORD) to Louisville flights · Madison (MSN) to Louisville flights · Chicago (MDW) to Louisville flights
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Rockford.
RFD: CDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 7:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
330 mi / 531 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m.
Facts

RFD–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance330 mi / 531 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
Destination: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RFD to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 0h 55m. The route covers 330 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, SRQ, RSW, MIA, DEN, ONT, SFB, OAK, ORD, PGD, FLL and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Rockford.
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.

Flights from RFD to SDF

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RFD to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RFD to SDF ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 330 miles (531 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).