St Louis to Chicago/Rockford (STL–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

STL Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between STL and RFD. Nearest airports to STL with scheduled service: Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV, 32 mi) · Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI, 84 mi) · Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field (UIN, 94 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 27m JREWN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ORD Chicago 3h 54m AAACAS → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 51m EJAEJMF9 → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 19h 35m WN → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 22h 15m WN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
St Louis to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps STL Routes RFD Routes STL Live Flights RFD Live Flights STL Delays
All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to St Louis flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
BNA ~3h 27m ORD ~3h 54m LAS ~7h 51m SRQ ~19h 35m FLL ~22h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
234
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
STL → RFD
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
RFD → STL
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago/Rockford is 0 hours the same as St Louis.
STL: CDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Facts

STL–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: STL
Full nameSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 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 STL to RFD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RFD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from RFD to STL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.