Meeting someone at Chicago/Rockford Airport.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD · KRFD), Illinois, United States. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Chicago/Rockford Airport
Make a sign for RFD Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.
Which terminal
Chicago Rockford International Airport is a regional airport, usually with a single arrivals area. When a couple of flights land together it fills up fast, so agree one exact spot to wait.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at RFD, even without signal.
- Inside the arrivals hall, a few metres back from the doors passengers come through.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals clear US Customs and Border Protection before they reach the arrivals hall, which can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours. Domestic flights have no passport control, so passengers can be out within 15 minutes with hand luggage.
Chicago/Rockford runs on America/Chicago time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of RFD: Chicago O'Hare ORD (101 km), Madison MSN (107 km), Chicago Midway MDW (120 km), Milwaukee MKE (129 km), Dubuque DBQ (135 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Chicago/Rockford?
Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app. Smaller airports like RFD usually have one arrivals area.
How long after landing do passengers come out at RFD?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at RFD right now?
Chicago/Rockford runs on America/Chicago time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at RFD without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
Airports near Chicago/Rockford
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