Private charter · RFD → GRM
Rockford to Grand Marais
395 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
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Trade about 8½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Chicago Rockford International Airport in Rockford to Grand Marais Cook County Airport in Grand Marais, 395 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 395 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 8½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Rockford
Airports in Rockford
RFD
Commercial airportChicago Rockford International Airport
Chicago/Rockford · KRFD
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,002 ft
JVL
Regional airportSouthern Wisconsin Regional Airport
Janesville · KJVL
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,302 ft
KRPJ
Regional airportRochelle Municipal Airport - Koritz Field
Rochelle
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
FEP
Regional airportAlbertus Airport
Freeport · KFEP
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,504 ft
KDKB
Regional airportDeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
DeKalb
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,026 ft
Arriving Grand Marais
Airports in Grand Marais
GRM
Regional airportGrand Marais Cook County Airport
Grand Marais · KCKC
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
When you land
Things to do in Grand Marais
Grand Marais is a small harbor town on the North Shore of Lake Superior, known for its artists, craftspeople and access to some of Minnesota’s wildest country. The Grand Marais Art Colony, founded in the 1940s, and North House Folk School, which teaches traditional northern crafts like boatbuilding and woodworking, give the town an unusual creative energy. Tourism is the main business, along with outfitters, lodging, real estate and a growing number of second homes and remote workers.
- 01
Artist’s Point and the Harbor
A rocky point and breakwall protect Grand Marais harbor, offering views of Lake Superior and the town, especially at sunrise and sunset.
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North House Folk School
On the harbor, this school offers classes in traditional crafts like timber framing, boatbuilding and woodworking, along with sailing aboard a traditional schooner.
- 03
Gunflint Trail
This scenic byway runs north and west from Grand Marais through forests and past lakes toward the Canadian border, with lodges and outfitters along the way.
- 04
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Accessible from the Gunflint Trail, this vast wilderness of interconnected lakes and rivers is one of the most visited wilderness areas in the country, with permits required.
- 05
Judge C.R. Magney State Park
Northeast of Grand Marais, a trail leads to the Devil’s Kettle, a waterfall where half of the Brule River seems to disappear into a hole in the rock.
- 06
Lutsen Mountains
Southwest of Grand Marais, the largest ski area in the Midwest offers skiing, a scenic gondola and mountain biking in summer, with views across Lake Superior.
Questions
Rockford to Grand Marais flights
How long is a private flight from Rockford to Grand Marais?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 395 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 8½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Rockford to Grand Marais 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 Grand Marais Cook County Airport (GRM). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Rockford to Grand Marais 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 Grand Marais?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Grand Marais back to Rockford are priced the same way.
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Grand Marais to Rockford
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