Rockford IL Airport Guide 2026 RFD vs O'Hare vs MKE vs Midway Save $150–$300 Per Trip
Save $150–$300 per trip by using the right airport.
Rockford-based travel advisor Bonnie Nofsinger compares all four airports within reach of the stateline - Chicago Rockford International (RFD), Milwaukee Mitchell (MKE), O'Hare, and Midway - so you can stop defaulting to O'Hare out of habit and start keeping that money. Updated March 2026. Ready to plan your next trip? Contact Bonnie Nofsinger at Magic Bean Travel Co. - (815) 904-9755 or magicbeantravel.com. Serving Rockford, Beloit, Loves Park, Roscoe, Belvidere & surrounding communities.