Airport guide
Flying into Chicago Rockford International (RFD)
Every venue below has RFD as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is a smaller airport with scheduled flights 3.7 miles from downtown Rockford in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 15 venues with 284 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026); the closest is BMO Center - Rockford at 5.2 miles.
Venues nearest RFD
| Venue | City | From RFD | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMO Center - Rockford | Rockford | 5.2 mi (8.4 km) | 43 | None | Hotels |
| Coronado Performing Arts Center | Rockford | 5.4 mi (8.7 km) | 23 | None | Hotels |
| Pig Minds Brewing Company | Machesney Park | 13 mi (20.3 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| The Apollo Theatre AC | Belvidere | 14 mi (22.1 km) | 4 | ORD, 52 mi | Hotels |
| Pec Playhouse Theatre | Pecatonica | 16 mi (25.5 km) | 7 | None | Hotels |
| ABC Supply Stadium | Beloit | 21 mi (33.8 km) | 66 | None | Hotels |
| G5 Brewing Company | Beloit | 24 mi (38.7 km) | 1 | MKE, 61 mi | Hotels |
| NIU Convocation Center | Dekalb | 24 mi (39.2 km) | 26 | ORD, 45 mi | Hotels |
| Huskie Stadium | Dekalb | 24 mi (39.2 km) | 2 | ORD, 45 mi | Hotels |
| Victor E. Court at NIU Convocation Center | Dekalb | 24 mi (39.2 km) | 2 | ORD, 45 mi | Hotels |
| Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb | Dekalb | 25 mi (40.9 km) | 5 | ORD, 44 mi | Hotels |
| Dixon Historic Theatre | Dixon | 31 mi (50.4 km) | 22 | None | Hotels |
| Janesville Ice Arena | Janesville | 33 mi (53.5 km) | 16 | MKE, 60 mi | Hotels |
| Woodstock Opera House | Woodstock | 34 mi (55.1 km) | 62 | ORD, 36 mi | Hotels |
| Belfry Music Theatre | Delavan | 40 mi (63.8 km) | 4 | MKE, 41 mi | Hotels |
Event weekends near RFD
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues RFD is the first airport for, counted Nov 8, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 15 | Woodstock Opera House | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 11 | Woodstock Opera House | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 8 | Woodstock Opera House | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 14 | Woodstock Opera House | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 12 | Woodstock Opera House | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 14 | Woodstock Opera House | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 1 | BMO Center - Rockford | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 9 | BMO Center - Rockford | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 1 | NIU Convocation Center | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 6 | BMO Center - Rockford | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 2 | BMO Center - Rockford | Search this weekend |
Next events near RFD
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Clarke University Pride
NIU Convocation Center, Dekalb, Illinois
Northern Illinois Huskies Women's Volleyball vs. Oakland University Golden Grizzlies
Victor E. Court at NIU Convocation Center, Dekalb, Illinois
Northern Illinois Huskies Women's Volleyball vs. Cleveland State Vikings
Victor E. Court at NIU Convocation Center, Dekalb, Illinois
Junie B's Essential Survival Guide To School
Dixon Historic Theatre, Dixon, Illinois
From about $31.00View TicketsDancing In The Aisles - The Music of Motown
Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb, Dekalb, Illinois
From about $76.00View TicketsRockford Icehogs vs. Milwaukee Admirals
BMO Center - Rockford, Rockford, Illinois
From about $28.00View TicketsOne - U2 Tribute
Belfry Music Theatre, Delavan, Wisconsin
From about $1,090.00View TicketsCorrosion of Conformity, The Sword & Hippie Death Cult
The Apollo Theatre AC, Belvidere, Illinois
From about $79.00View Tickets- From about $42.00View Tickets
- From about $31.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 11: Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Clarke University…
- Nov 12: Northern Illinois Huskies Women's Volleyball vs…
- Nov 13: Northern Illinois Huskies Women's Volleyball vs…
- Nov 14: Junie B's Essential Survival Guide To School
When events near RFD happen
- 76% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 64 of 124 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities RFD serves
| City | Events | From RFD | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit | 67 | 21 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Rockford | 66 | 3.7 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Woodstock | 62 | 35 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Dekalb | 35 | 25 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Dixon | 22 | 31 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Janesville | 16 | 35 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Belvidere | 4 | 14 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Delavan | 4 | 40 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
From our Chicago travel guide
About 70 miles north-west, used mainly by low-cost and charter carriers. There is no rail link and no quick way in; only worth considering if the fare gap is large and you were hiring a car regardless.
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Frequently asked questions
Which venues are closest to RFD?
Of the venues RFD is the first airport we list for, the closest are BMO Center - Rockford (5.2 miles), Coronado Performing Arts Center (5.4 miles) and Pig Minds Brewing Company (13 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
How far is RFD from downtown Rockford?
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is 3.7 miles (6.0 km) from downtown Rockford in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
How many events are near RFD in the next 12 weeks?
We list 93 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues RFD is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Nov 13, with 15. Counted as of Nov 8, 2026.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
How far is RFD from ABC Supply Stadium?
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is 21 miles from ABC Supply Stadium in a straight line.
