Flights
Flights to Rockford
Flying to Rockford for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Rockford, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 170 upcoming events in and around Rockford (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Rockford is Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), 3.7 miles away. For ABC Supply Stadium, the nearest is RFD at 21 miles.
Airports serving Rockford
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Rockford, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) 3.7 mi (6 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to ABC Supply Stadium, BMO Center - Rockford, Coronado Performing Arts Center and The Apollo Theatre AC. |
Nearest airport to each Rockford venue
The busiest venues in and around Rockford, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| ABC Supply Stadium Hotels near ABC Supply Stadium | RFD, 21 mi | — |
| BMO Center - Rockford Hotels near BMO Center - Rockford | RFD, 5.2 mi | — |
| Coronado Performing Arts Center Hotels near Coronado Performing Arts Center | RFD, 5.4 mi | — |
| The Apollo Theatre AC Hotels near The Apollo Theatre AC | RFD, 14 mi | ORD, 52 mi |
Flying in for a Rockford event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 22 events in and around Rockford; 64% on Fri–Sun; 19 of the 22 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Lucy Darling
Coronado Performing Arts Center, Rockford, Illinois
From about $88.00View TicketsBrantley Gilbert
BMO Center - Rockford, Rockford, Illinois
From about $41.00View TicketsRockford Icehogs vs. Milwaukee Admirals
BMO Center - Rockford, Rockford, Illinois
From about $29.00View TicketsJim Henson's Labyrinth - In Concert
Coronado Performing Arts Center, Rockford, Illinois
From about $48.00View TicketsThe Thorn
Coronado Performing Arts Center, Rockford, Illinois
From about $73.00View TicketsThe Thorn
Coronado Performing Arts Center, Rockford, Illinois
From about $73.00View TicketsSammy Kershaw
Coronado Performing Arts Center, Rockford, Illinois
From about $21.00View Tickets
Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 1
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
2026-2027 Rockford Icehogs Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)
BMO Center - Rockford, Rockford, Illinois
Search flights for:
- Oct 1: Lucy Darling
- Oct 2: Brantley Gilbert
- Oct 3: Rockford Icehogs vs. Milwaukee Admirals
- Oct 4: Jim Henson's Labyrinth - In Concert
- Oct 6: The Thorn
- Oct 7: The Thorn
- Oct 10: Sammy Kershaw
- Oct 14: Mania - The ABBA Tribute
Flying in to Rockford: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For ABC Supply Stadium it is RFD, 21 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. RFD, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 3.7 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, ORD, is 63 mi.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many airports serve Rockford?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Rockford: Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Which airport is best for ABC Supply Stadium?
The closest airport to ABC Supply Stadium is Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 21 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How many events are in Rockford in the next 30 days?
22 in and around Rockford in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 64% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 19 of the 22 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
What is the closest airport to Rockford?
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Rockford, 3.7 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for BMO Center - Rockford?
The closest airport to BMO Center - Rockford is Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 5.2 miles away in a straight line.
How far is RFD from downtown Rockford?
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is 3.7 miles (6 km) from downtown Rockford in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
