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

RFD Airport Page →
330 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by USA Jet Airlines.
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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
ORD Chicago 3h 53m 5YAAUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Louisville flights
SFB Orlando 7h 9m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Louisville flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 54m G4 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Louisville flights
BNA Nashville 12h 4m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Louisville flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 25h 19m G4 → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Louisville flights
PGD Punta Gorda 25h 27m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Louisville flights
DTW Detroit ~4h 5m SY → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Louisville flights
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 21m → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Louisville flights
GPT Gulfport ~5h 15m → Gulfport (GPT) to Louisville flights
IAH Houston ~6h 14m UA → CMUA Houston (IAH) to Louisville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Rockford to Louisville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
330 mi 0h 56m nonstop +1h ahead

RFD–SDF 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 Louisville (SDF) Louisville to Chicago/Rockford flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
ORD ~3h 53m DTW ~4h 5m MSP ~4h 21m GPT ~5h 15m IAH ~6h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
158
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SDF → RFD
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
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 – 18 3
Weekly flights ~1 241 5
Flight time 0h 56m 1h 16m 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 56m gate to gate.
Facts

RFD–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance330 mi / 531 km
Flight time0h 56m
Time difference+1 hour
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: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 0h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 330 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Orlando Sanford and Harry Reid.
Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Rockford.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN and MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 is about 0 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 330 miles (531 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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