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 $791. A return plane ticket to RFD right now is $2,063.
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To pick up cheap tickets to Chicago, where Chicago Rockford International Airport is located, book three months ahead. That's the general recommendation for landing the best deals.
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If you're not in a hurry to travel to Chicago, think about taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Chicago Rockford International Airport if you book a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Chicago
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Chicago is typically August.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to RFD, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
December is the most popular month for flights to RFD. Travel then if you're eager to explore Chicago in full swing.
Travel in February if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Chicago are typically less expensive.
With averages of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF), July is when Chicago is warmest. Schedule your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -12ºC (10ºF) to 3ºC (37ºF).
Want to leave the umbrella at home? November is the driest month in Chicago, averaging five days of rain.
Rain is more common here in May, which gets around ten days of wet weather.
Travelling to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD): What you need to know
Head straight to Chicago with Allegiant Air. This airline offers direct flights to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Think about booking your RFD plane ticket with Allegiant Air. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 86% of flights to this hub showing up on time.
RFD is located in the UTC-5 timezone.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to RFD? These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
You can pick up a car hire in RFD with popular providers like Budget, Alamo and National. Buckle up and get ready to explore Chicago and beyond.
Flights taking off from Chicago Rockford International Airport arrive as planned 76% of the time. This figure shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Getting to central Chicago from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Central Chicago is about 137 kilometres from RFD.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to RFD, it'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 4 hours 15 minutes.
If you'd like to stay near the action in Chicago, book a room at one of these popular options:
Chicago highlights
These top sights should feature on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Chicago:
Millennium Park: Around 0.80 kilometres north-east of the centre in Loop, this landmark is a classic introduction to what the city has to offer.
Jackson Park's Japanese Garden: You'll find this park roughly 10 kilometres south of the centre in Hyde Park. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Chicago.
Willis Tower: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A top landmark, it's around 0.48 kilometres west of the centre of Chicago in Loop.
How to get to Aurora from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Going to the nearby city of Aurora? It's about 105 kilometres from RFD. Allow around 1 hour 10 minutes to drive there.
Public transport will bring you to Aurora in roughly 7 hours.
Travelling from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Joliet
Joliet is around 113 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport. If that's where you'll be staying, the trip by public transport takes about 6 hours 25 minutes.
The drive time to Joliet is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
There's loads more of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 370 kilometres south-east of Chicago, head for Indianapolis. On the must-do list? Begin with Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. The city's nearest major airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Milwaukee could easily become your new favourite place in the United States. You'll find it roughly 137 kilometres north-east of Chicago. Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Discovery World stand out as key sights. The main airport serving this city is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
Say yes to more adventures in Fort Wayne. Roughly 354 kilometres east of Chicago, African-American Historical Museum, Salomon Farm Park and Science Central make the trip worthwhile.
