Private charter · RFD → GRR
Rockford to Grand Rapids
188 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
Price your flight from Rockford to Grand Rapids
The trip
Rockford to Grand Rapids, door to door faster.
Trade about 4½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Chicago Rockford International Airport in Rockford to Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, 188 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
- 188 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 4½ 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 Rapids
Airports in Grand Rapids
GRR
Major airportGerald R. Ford International Airport
Grand Rapids · KGRR
- From downtown
- 9 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,001 ft
KBIV
Regional airportWest Michigan Regional Airport
Holland
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,002 ft
K9D9
Regional airportHastings Airport
Hastings
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,003 ft
When you land
Things to do in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids earned the name Furniture City in the 19th century, and the region remains a world center of office furniture and design, with Steelcase headquartered in the area and other major manufacturers in nearby Holland and Zeeland. Today the economy also rests on healthcare, life sciences, food and consumer products, with Amway in nearby Ada and the Meijer retail chain based on the city’s edge. The downtown Medical Mile along Michigan Street brings together hospitals, Michigan State University’s medical school and the Van Andel Institute.
- 01
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
One of the most visited art and garden destinations in the Midwest combines a tropical conservatory, a Japanese garden and outdoor sculptures by artists such as Rodin, Moore and Calder.
- 02
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
On the Grand River downtown, this museum covers Ford’s life and presidency, including a replica of the Oval Office, and Ford and his wife Betty are buried on the grounds.
- 03
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Housed in a striking modern building downtown, the museum presents a broad collection of American and European art along with design exhibitions tied to the city’s furniture heritage.
- 04
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
This indoor market hall south of downtown gathers local food vendors, bakeries, butchers and restaurants, with a seasonal outdoor farmers’ market.
- 05
Founders Brewing Co.
One of the best-known breweries in Beer City USA, Founders operates a busy taproom downtown, and dozens of other breweries are within a short drive.
- 06
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Along the river, this museum covers local history, natural science and the furniture industry, with a vintage carousel and a planetarium.
Questions
Rockford to Grand Rapids flights
How long is a private flight from Rockford to Grand Rapids?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 188 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Rockford to Grand Rapids 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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), West Michigan Regional Airport (KBIV), or Hastings Airport (K9D9). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Rockford to Grand Rapids 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 Rapids?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Grand Rapids back to Rockford are priced the same way.
Return flight
Grand Rapids to Rockford
More flights from Rockford
More flights to Grand Rapids
Explore Rockford private charter and Grand Rapids private charter, airports and things to do. Arriving at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Rockford to Grand Rapids, on your schedule
Choose your departure time and see a price for the whole aircraft. Bring up to 1 passengers for the same price.
Get an instant price