Tampa to Chicago/Rockford (TPA–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tampa to Chicago/Rockford
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,049 mi 2h 51m nonstop -1h behind 17 1-stop hubs

TPA–RFD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,049 miles in approximately 2h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPA–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 48% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
CVG ~4h 50m MCO ~4h 56m DTW ~5h 12m DFW ~5h 43m SRQ ~6h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
539
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
TPA → RFD
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Return
RFD → TPA
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric TPA→RFD PIE→RFD SRQ→RFD
Distance from TPA – 10 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 11 6
Flight time 2h 51m 2h 49m 3h
Departure OTP 48% – –
Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago/Rockford flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago/Rockford flights · Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of TPA 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 Tampa.
TPA: EDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
1,049 mi / 1,689 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 51m.
Getting to TPA

No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.

Facts

TPA–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance1,049 mi / 1,689 km
Flight time2h 51m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 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 TPA to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take approximately 2h 51m. The route covers 1,049 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from TPA to RFD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, MCO, DTW, DFW, SRQ, MIA, BDL, MHT, IAH, JFK, PUJ, SEA, SFO, FLL, ORD, LAS and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Nearby alternatives include PIE, SRQ and PGD. 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 TPA to RFD

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TPA to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to RFD ranges from 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,049 miles (1,689 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Punta Gorda (PGD).