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Nearest Airport to Cary: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Cary is Chicago Executive Airport (PWK), about 30 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 38 km away.

Closest airport PWK Chicago Executive Airport 30 km · 19 mi · ~32 min by car
Closest international ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport 38 km · 23 mi · ~41 min by car

Airports near Cary

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    Chicago Executive Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PWK 30 km19 mi · ~32 min
  2. 2
    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
  3. 3
    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORD 38 km23 mi · ~41 min
  4. 4
    Kenosha Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKenosha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ENW 50 km31 mi · ~53 min
  5. 5
    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDW 62 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
  6. 6
    Chicago Rockford International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Rockford, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RFD 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
  7. 7
    General Mitchell International Airport Flag of United StatesMilwaukee, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MKE 86 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
  8. 8
    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
  9. 9
    Michigan City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMichigan City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MGC 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 19 min
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    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 131 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Cary?

The nearest airport to Cary is Chicago Executive Airport (PWK), about 30 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 38 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Cary?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 38 km from Cary in a straight line — roughly 41 min by car.

What other airports are near Cary?

Dupage Airport (DPA) — 34 km, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) — 38 km and Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) — 50 km.

How long does it take to get from Cary to Chicago Executive Airport?

About 32 min by car for the 30 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.