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RFD to GYY: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Gary (Gary Chicago International Airport)
95 mi
154 km · 83 nm
43m
estimated nonstop flight time
Same time
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
95 miles nonstop takes roughly 43m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Both airports share the same local time, so schedules read exactly as flown.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- GYY — Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near GYY
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport36 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport20 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport21 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport24 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from GYY?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Gary (GYY) is 95 miles (154 km, 83 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to GYY?
A nonstop flight takes about 43m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from RFD to GYY?
Nonstop service on RFD–GYY depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 43m nonstop estimate.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to GYY?
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Why are some RFD to GYY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RFD–GYY tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.