Tampa to Chicago/Rockford (TPA–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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TPA–RFD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,049 miles in 2h 43m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→RFD | PIE→RFD | SRQ→RFD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | – | 4 | 6 |
| Flight time | 2h 43m | 2h 46m | 2h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · RFD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
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.
TPA–RFD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to RFD
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
TPA to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to RFD is about 2 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,049 miles (1,689 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Punta Gorda (PGD).