Chicago Rockford (RFD) Airport

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Chicago Rockford RFD Airport Overview

Chicago Rockford International Airport RFD is only 68 miles northwest of Chicago and can serve as a welcome alternative to major Chicago airport hassles. RFD is home to the second-largest air hub sorting facility in United Parcel Service's system. DHL and BAX Global have smaller facilities at RFD. Right on airport premises is the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a world leader in aviation and aerospace education.

The Airport is located 4 miles south of the city of Rockford, in the very northern part of Illinois, close to the Wisconsin border, and near to Interstate Hwy I-39 & US 20, with access to I-90 & US 51.

With two long runways and nearly 210,000 passengers in 2012, Chicago Rockford Airport focuses on providing vacation charters to popular non-stop seasonal destination, but has also offers scheduled flights to major U.S. hubs with connections around the world. The Airport is presently served by Allegiant 702-505-8888, Frontier 1-800-432-1359, and by Apple Vacations 1-800-517-2000 and other charters.. 

Chicago Rockford Airport
has one passenger terminal. (For more information please refer to 'Terminal Map' page.)

All parking at the airport is free.


To get to from Chicago Rockford Airport to your destination, you can rent a car, take a taxi or use public transportation:  Shuttle service is available from Best 968-2227, Hub 558-5671 or Need a Lift 874-0371.
The bus stop is directly in front of the terminal, at the east end of the service drive.
Take the South Main Bus 7 to the RMTD Transfer Center on West State Street, then switch to the East State Bus 11 and get off at the Greyhound/Clock Tower stop (available only Mon-Sat).
For RMTD Bus service call 815-961-9000 or visit:  rmtd.com.

 



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Chicago Rockford RFD Airport Update History

  • Updated RFD Airports page - Mar 27, 2013
  • Updated RFD Direct Flights page - Mar 27, 2013
  • Updated RFD Airport Intro page - Jan 12, 2013
  • Updated RFD Main Terminals page - Jan 12, 2013
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