Springfield, Missouri

Private charter · RFD → SGF

Rockford to Springfield

411 miles, about 2 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Rockford to Springfield, door to door faster.

Trade about 9 hours on the road for about 2 hr 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Chicago Rockford International Airport in Rockford to Springfield Branson National Airport in Springfield, 411 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
411 mi
Flight
2 hr 25 min
Driving
9 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
RFDRockfordSGFSpringfield
RFD → SGF411 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 25 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 15 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Rockford

Airports in Rockford

  • RFD

    Commercial airport

    Chicago Rockford International Airport

    Chicago/Rockford · KRFD

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    10,002 ft

  • JVL

    Regional airport

    Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport

    Janesville · KJVL

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    7,302 ft

  • KRPJ

    Regional airport

    Rochelle Municipal Airport - Koritz Field

    Rochelle

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • FEP

    Regional airport

    Albertus Airport

    Freeport · KFEP

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,504 ft

  • KDKB

    Regional airport

    DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport

    DeKalb

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    7,026 ft

  • KC77

    Regional airport

    Poplar Grove Airport

    Poplar Grove

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    3,773 ft

Arriving Springfield

Airports in Springfield

  • SGF

    Commercial airport

    Springfield Branson National Airport

    Springfield · KSGF

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    8,000 ft

  • K3DW

    Regional airport

    Downtown Airport

    Springfield

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    4,037 ft

  • KM17

    Regional airport

    Bolivar Municipal Airport

    Bolivar

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

  • K2H2

    Regional airport

    Jerry Sumners Sr Aurora Municipal Airport

    Aurora

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    3,001 ft

When you land

Things to do in Springfield

Springfield is the commercial capital of southwest Missouri and the gateway to the Ozarks. It is the home of Bass Pro Shops, whose original Outdoor World store still anchors the company’s headquarters, and of O’Reilly Auto Parts, while CoxHealth and Mercy make it a regional medical center. Missouri State University, Drury University and Evangel University give the city a large student population, and its role in naming U.S. Route 66 in 1926 lets it claim the title of the highway’s birthplace. Locals will also tell you that Springfield-style cashew chicken was invented here.

  1. 01

    Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium

    Connected to the original Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, this museum and aquarium presents wildlife dioramas and large freshwater and saltwater habitats with a conservation focus.

  2. 02

    Fantastic Caverns

    North of the city, visitors tour this cave aboard a tram pulled by a Jeep, passing formations and chambers once used as a speakeasy and concert hall.

  3. 03

    Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield

    Southwest of town, a driving loop and trails cover the site of the first major Civil War battle west of the Mississippi, fought in August 1861.

  4. 04

    Springfield Botanical Gardens

    In Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, the gardens include the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, with koi ponds, bridges, lanterns and seasonal Japanese festivals.

  5. 05

    Route 66 in Springfield

    Historic markers, restored motor courts and murals around the city, along with Route 66 Car Museum, recall the city’s role in creating America’s most famous highway.

  6. 06

    Dickerson Park Zoo

    A long-running local favorite on the north side, the zoo arranges animals by continent and is known for its elephant program and Missouri wildlife exhibits.

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Questions

Rockford to Springfield flights

How long is a private flight from Rockford to Springfield?

About 2 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 411 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 9 hours.

Which airports do flights from Rockford to Springfield use?

You can depart from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL), or Rochelle Municipal Airport - Koritz Field (KRPJ) and arrive at Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF), Downtown Airport (K3DW), or Bolivar Municipal Airport (KM17). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Rockford to Springfield cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Rockford and Springfield?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Springfield back to Rockford are priced the same way.

Return flight

Springfield to Rockford

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