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

SDF Airport Page →
airlines 0/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 0 flights
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-STOP
✧ 2-STOP Loading...
Louisville to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind 16 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SDF and RFD, connecting options are available through 16 hubs.

Also explore SDF Routes RFD Routes SDF Live Flights RFD Live Flights SDF Delays
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
DTW ~3h 51m DFW ~5h 12m BDL ~5h 38m MCO ~6h 3m SFB ~6h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
247
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
SDF → RFD
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
RFD → SDF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric SDF→RFD CVG→RFD
Distance from SDF – 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 0 2
Departure OTP 69% –
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Facts

SDF–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to RFD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DTW, DFW, BDL, MCO, SFB, PIE, TPA, SRQ, MIA, IAH, ONT, ANC, ORD, FLL, PGD and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Louisville.
Yes, return flights from RFD to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG. 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

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG).