Why go
- City in Illinois, United States.
- Served by Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
History
Rockford is a city in Winnebago and Ogle counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is located in far northern Illinois on the banks of the Rock River. It is the fifth-most populous city in Illinois, with a population of 148,655 at the 2020 census. The Rockford metropolitan area has an estimated 337,000 residents. Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County and the most populous city in Illinois outside the Chicago metropolitan area.
Where to stay
3851 11th St, Rockford, IL 61109 · wyndhamhotels.com
7552 Park Pl, Loves Park, IL 61111 · ihg.com
7550 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108 · ihg.com
7801 E State St, Rockford, IL 61107 · hardrockcasinorockford.com
4404 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108 · alpineinnrockford.com
3909 11th St, Rockford, IL 61109 · grizlu.com
4850 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108 · motel6.com
416 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 · hilton.com
4605 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108 · tourmkr.com
Indoor
4702 N 2nd St, Loves Park, IL 61111
2004 11th St, Rockford, IL 61104
Restaurants & places to go
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Authentic Mediterranean Cuisine Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options, air conditioning ·… · orderalibabarockford.com
Lao, Asian, Fusion, Restaurant · A new family-owned Lao and Asian fusion restaurant offering authentic cuisine and culture, a comforting and aesthetic…
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 241 North Phelps Avenue, Rockford, 61108 · arbys.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 · 4180 Newburg Road, Rockford, 61108 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1138 East State Street, Rockford, 61104-2211 · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-20:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 280 North Perryville Road, Rockford, 61107 · chick-fil-a.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-20:00; Su 06:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 6152 East Riverside Boulevard, Loves Park, 61111 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 6470 East State Street, Rockford, 61108 · locations.modpizza.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 7046 Walton Street, Rockford, 61108 · pandaexpress.com
Hot Dog, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 6090 East State Street, Rockford, 61108 · portillos.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 5827 East State Street, Rockford, 61108 · redlobster.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 6239 East State Street, Rockford, 61108 · starbucks.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 07:00-12:00,12:00-02:00; Su 07:00-02:00; Th-Sa 07:00-03:00; PH open Features: takeaway · 2182 South Perryville Road,… · locations.tacobell.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 6274 East State Street, Rockford, 61108 · smoothieking.com
Yemeni, Coffee Shop, Pastry, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 753… · almokacoffee.com
Italian, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-19:00 · 2725 North Main Street, 61103 · paninosofrockford.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 6655 East State Street, Rockford, 61108
American, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1675 East Riverside Boulevard, Rockford, 61114 · restaurants.applebees.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 751 South Perryville Road, Rockford, 61108 · locations.chipotle.com
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 6960 Argus Drive, Rockford, 61107 · ihop.com
Wings, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 6275 East State Street, Rockford, 61108 · buffalowildwings.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · 6430 East State Street, Rockford, 61108
Pita, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 275 Deane Drive, Rockford, 61107
Soul Food, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su · 307 South Main Street, Rockford, 61101
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 00:00-11:30, Mo-Sa 11:30-04:30 Features: step-free access · 293 Executive Parkway, 61107
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-20:30; Sa-Su 06:00-24:00; PH closed · 701 Highgrove Place, Rockford, 61108
Sushi, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 7616 Walton Street, Rockford, 61008 · ilovesushiroc.com
Asian, Asian Fusion, Restaurant · Asian/Asian Fusion restaurant · 3206 South Alpine Road, Rockford, 61109 · bentoandbowl.com
Italian Pizza, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian Pizza/Pizza restaurant · macianos.com
Savory Pancakes, Breakfast, Restaurant · Savory Pancakes/Breakfast restaurant · 2420 Charles Street, Rockford, 61108 · stockholminn.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 6820 East State Street, Rockford, 61108
Poke, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-17:00 · 2636 McFarland Road, Rockford, 61114 · marymarket.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 06:00-15:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 4431 East State Street, Rockford, 61108 · marysmarket.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-18:30; PH unknown Features: step-free access · 7437 East State Street, Rockford, 61108
Greek, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-03:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-04:00; PH closed · 918 East State Street, Rockford, 61104
Filipino, Restaurant · Filipino restaurant · 61101 · 27aluna.com
Ramen, Japanese, Korean, Fast Food · Ramen/Japanese fast food · 611 Highgrove Place, Rockford, 61108 · ryuseiramen.com
Coffe, Cafe · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1141 Guilford Road, Rockford, 61107
Pakistani, American, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 303 Mulberry Street, Rockford
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant · 116 North Madison Street, Rockford
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe · 6286 East State Street, Rockford, 61108
Fast Food · fast food · Rockford
Indoor
Mediterranean, Fast Food · Mediterranean fast food
165 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) 4.8 mi to the centre
2 Airport Cir, Rockford, IL 61109 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Allegiant Air) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Las Vegas, Mesa, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 5 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (A320, MD-80, A319) · 5 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL) 25 mi to the centre
Janesville, WI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Albertus Airport (FEP) 26 mi to the centre
Freeport, IL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Cottonwood Airport 3.7 mi to the centre
Rockford, IL, US
LZ Fairwinds Airport 5.1 mi to the centre
Rockford, IL, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD); 27 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RFD has direct flights to 5 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Las Vegas, Mesa, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rockford, Illinois. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
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