Flights to Chicago Rockford (RFD) Airport

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Chicago Rockford Airport? If you want to travel to Chicago Rockford Airport next month, return fares start from £522. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Chicago Rockford. But we found flights with one or more stops from £441.
The cheapest month to fly to Chicago Rockford is usually October.
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No airlines currently offer direct flights between United Kingdom and Chicago Rockford Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Chicago Rockford is £441. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
We found flights to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, which is 15.8 miles from Chicago, from £423.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Chicago Rockford Airport is Sunday, 4 October 2026.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago Rockford.

Flying to Chicago Rockford

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Cheapest flight found£441
Cheapest month to flyOctober

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How to find cheap flights to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Chicago Rockford International Airport is £265. A return plane ticket to RFD right now is £441.

  • Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to RFD goes up or down.

  • Around three months before heading off is an ideal time to book tickets to Chicago, where Chicago Rockford International Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for getting the lowest prices.

  • Broaden your search for cheap flights to Chicago by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This lets you compare fares for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help you save.

  • Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are often cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Chicago Rockford International Airport.

Best time to go to Chicago

  • August is typically the cheapest month to board a flight to Chicago.

  • Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to RFD that suits your plans and budget.

  • Head to Chicago in March if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to RFD, but also when tickets can be more expensive.

  • Travel in August if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Chicago are usually cheaper.

  • Check the weather before you head off. July is the warmest time of year in Chicago, with averages of between 16ºC and 28ºC.

  • Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from -12ºC to 3ºC.

  • Hoping for a clearer forecast? September is the driest month in Chicago, averaging six days of rain.

  • It's rainiest during May, which gets around ten days of wet weather.

Flying to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD): What you need to know

  • Fly to Chicago sooner with a direct Allegiant Air flight to Chicago Rockford International Airport.

  • Allegiant Air is the most dependable carrier. Up to 86% of its flights into this hub land as planned, making it a smart pick when booking your RFD plane ticket.

  • Once you arrive at RFD, you'll be in the UTC-6 timezone.

  • Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to RFD:

  • Flights out of Chicago Rockford International Airport reach their destination as scheduled 71% of the time. This measure provides a snapshot of the airport's overall punctuality.

Getting to central Chicago from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

Chicago highlights

  • Hop off your flight to Chicago and go straight to these must-visit attractions:

    • Millennium Park: Around 0.80 kms (0.50 miles) northeast of the centre in Loop, this landmark is one of the city's most familiar stops.

    • Lurie Garden: Head to this park when you need a change of pace in Chicago. It's roughly 0.80 kms (0.50 miles) northeast of the centre in Loop.

    • Willis Tower: Need another good reason to visit Chicago? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is about 0.48 kms (0.30 miles) west of the city centre in Loop.

How to get to Aurora from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • The nearby city of Aurora is about 105 kms (65 miles) from RFD. Reaching the centre by taxi or ride-share should take around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Public transport will bring you to Aurora in roughly 7 hours.

Travelling from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Joliet

  • About 113 kms (70 miles) away, Joliet is another city that you can easily reach from Chicago Rockford International Airport. It takes around 6 hours 25 minutes to make the trip on public transport from RFD.

  • Making the trip by car will take you roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

Explore more of the United States

  • There are plenty more places to explore in the United States, starting with Indianapolis. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are must-sees in this city, which is around 370 kms (230 miles) southeast of Chicago. Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the closest airport in Indianapolis.

  • Another city in the United States that belongs on your itinerary is Milwaukee. From Chicago, it's around 137 kms (85 miles) northeast and offers top sights like Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright and Miller Park. Add a stop at Milwaukee County Zoo too. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is the main arrival point for this city.

  • Or take off to Fort Wayne, about 354 kms (220 miles) east of Chicago. African-American Historical Museum, Salomon Farm Park and The Embassy Theatre are just a taste of what's waiting.

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