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

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330 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
No nonstop service between SDF and RFD. Nearest airports to SDF with scheduled service: Nashville International Airport (BNA, 151 mi) · Blue Grass Airport (LEX, 62 mi) · Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB, 83 mi)
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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: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 7m AAACAS → AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 39m KOWWN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 8h 58m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SFB Orlando 19h G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 23h 27m G4 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PGD Punta Gorda 28h 49m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
EWR Newark ~4h 37m ACUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PIE Pinellas Park ~6h 18m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton ~6h 23m G4 → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) 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.
330 mi 0h 49m nonstop -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
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ORD ~4h 7m EWR ~4h 37m PIE ~6h 18m SRQ ~6h 23m LAS ~8h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
149
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
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Return
RFD → SDF
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
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 – – 5
Flight time 0h 49m 2h 12m 1h 29m
Departure OTP 86% – –
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.
Distance & Flight Time
330 mi / 531 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 49m gate to gate.
Facts

SDF–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance330 mi / 531 km
Flight time0h 49m
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.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 0h 49m 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, Harry Reid 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.

Flights from SDF to RFD

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

SDF to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to RFD is about 0 hours 49 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, Harry Reid and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Nashville (BNA).