Why go
- City in Illinois, United States.
- Served by Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
History
Rockford is a city in Winnebago and Ogle counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is located in far northern Illinois on the banks of the Rock River. It is the fifth-most populous city in Illinois, with a population of 148,655 at the 2020 census. The Rockford metropolitan area has an estimated 337,000 residents. Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County and the most populous city in Illinois outside the Chicago metropolitan area.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 5 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (A320, MD-80, A319) · 5 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD); 27 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RFD has direct flights to 5 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Las Vegas, Mesa, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rockford, Illinois. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.