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

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Tampa to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,049 mi 2h 51m nonstop -1h behind 26 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, 26 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 0 – – 90% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
608
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.
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 2
Weekly flights 0 7 6
Flight time 2h 51m 2h 45m 2h 54m
Departure OTP 90% – –
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
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, PTK, SFB, CVG, DTW, DFW, SAV, MIA, IAD, IAH, MCO, BDL, CUN, MHT, JFK, PLS, GCM, PUJ, SEA, SFO, MEX, PDX, BNA, ORD, FLL and LAS. 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.

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

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