The observed direct connection between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) covers approximately 278 mi. The estimated flight time is around 1h 5m. Sun Country Airlines and UPS Airlines have been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
How far is Minneapolis from Chicago by air?
The great-circle distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field and Chicago Rockford International Airport is approximately 278 mi.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?
Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 1h 5m. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
Is there a direct connection from Minneapolis to Chicago?
Yes, a direct connection between MSP and RFD has been observed in our route data.
Which airlines have been observed on this route?
In the available route data: Sun Country Airlines and UPS Airlines.
How often is there a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?
On average around 2 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 310 observed flights. Mainly UPS Airlines, Sun Country Airlines. That is an observation, not a timetable.
What is the current time difference between Minneapolis and Chicago?
Same local time in Minneapolis and Chicago.
Where this data comes from
The route data comes from the flight archive (ADS-B, adsb.lol): which connections actually flew over the last twelve full months and who flew them, combined with our own airport, runway, and airline datasets. It is reference data about observed routes - not a current timetable and no claim about bookability.
The frequency and aircraft on this page come from the flight archive (ADS-B, 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026), summarized per route per month. We do not see every flight, so it is a floor, not a count.
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