Louisville to Chicago/Rockford (SDF–RFD) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 10m AAACAS → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 6h 36m EJAG4 → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 15h 24m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 17h 28m WN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SFB Orlando 22h 37m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 23h 17m G4NK → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
DTW Detroit ~4h 14m AFDLKE → SY Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PIE Pinellas Park ~6h 19m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago/Rockford flights
IAH Houston ~6h 19m CMEKM6 → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago/Rockford flights
TPA Tampa ~6h 21m WN → Tampa (TPA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Louisville to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

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All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Louisville flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ORD ~4h 10m DTW ~4h 14m PIE ~6h 19m IAH ~6h 19m TPA ~6h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
160
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
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
RFD → SDF
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
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 BNA→RFD
Distance from SDF – 84 mi 151 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 2 4
Departure OTP 82% – –
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago/Rockford flights · Nashville (BNA) 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 connectionsAvailable
Origin: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Sarasota Bradenton and Nashville.
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 and BNA. 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, Sarasota Bradenton and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Nashville (BNA).