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Nearest Airport to Carthage: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Carthage is Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), about 36 km (22 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 117 km away.

Closest airport RFD Chicago Rockford International Airport 36 km · 22 mi · ~38 min by car
Closest international ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport 117 km · 73 mi · ~2 h 05 min by car

Airports near Carthage

  1. 1
    Chicago Rockford International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Rockford, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RFD 36 km22 mi · ~38 min
  2. 2
    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 34 min
  3. 3
    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 112 km70 mi · ~2 h 00 min
  4. 4
    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORD 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 05 min
  5. 5
    Chicago Executive Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PWK 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
  6. 6
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
  7. 7
    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDW 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 19 min
  8. 8
    Dane County Regional Truax Field Flag of United StatesMadison, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MSN 136 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
  9. 9
    Kenosha Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKenosha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ENW 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
  10. 10
    General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport Flag of United StatesPeoria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PIA 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Carthage; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Carthage?

The nearest airport to Carthage is Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), about 36 km (22 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 117 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Carthage?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 117 km from Carthage in a straight line — roughly 2 h 05 min by car.

What other airports are near Carthage?

Dupage Airport (DPA) — 88 km, Quad City International Airport (MLI) — 112 km and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) — 117 km.

How long does it take to get from Carthage to Chicago Rockford International Airport?

About 38 min by car for the 36 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.