Distance From Chicago Rockford International Airport to Cable Union Airport

The distance from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Cable Union Airport () is 297 miles or 477 kilometers or 258 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Chicago/Rockford ( United States ) to Cable ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago/Rockford and Cable takes around 0 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport, Chicago/Rockford, United States to Cable Union Airport, Cable, United States is 0 hours 40 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RFD -

Kilometers		477 km
Statute Miles		297 miles
Nautical Miles		258 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 40 minutes

Chicago Rockford International Airport to Cable Union Airport Flight Route Map - RFD to Flight Path

Location of Chicago Rockford International Airport & Cable Union Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chicago/Rockford to Cable nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Chicago/Rockford, United States and Cable, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Chicago/Rockford, United States and Cable, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RFD -

Time difference between Chicago/Rockford (United States) and Cable (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Chicago/Rockford (United States)	2025-12-16, 12:48:13 CST
Cable (United States)	2025-12-16, 12:48:13 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD / KRFD) Chicago/Rockford, United States

Destination

Cable Union Airport ( / K3CU) Cable, United States