Detroit to Chicago/Rockford (YIP–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ORD Chicago ~4h 53m UA AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas ~5h 22m RJ G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
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Detroit to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 285 mi 0h 57m nonstop -1h behind

YIP–RFD had nonstop service, 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 285 miles in 0h 57m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YIP–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KII KII 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KII (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric YIP→RFD DTW→RFD
Distance from YIP 9 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 0h 57m 1h 17m
Airports within 200 miles of YIP with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Detroit.
YIP: EDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
285 mi / 458 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m gate to gate.

YIP–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance285 mi / 458 km
Flight time0h 57m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YIP
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
Destination: RFD
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIP to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Willow Run Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 0h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 285 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YIP to RFD. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 57m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from RFD to YIP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YIP to RFD

Willow Run Airport (YIP) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) had nonstop service, 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.

YIP to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIP to RFD is about 0 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 285 miles (458 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW).