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Nearest Airport to Clifton: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Clifton is Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK), about 17 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 96 km away.

Closest airport IKK Greater Kankakee Airport 17 km · 10 mi · ~18 min by car
Closest international MDW Chicago Midway International Airport 96 km · 60 mi · ~1 h 43 min by car

Airports near Clifton

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    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 17 km10 mi · ~18 min
  2. 2
    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 34 min
  3. 3
    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDW 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
  4. 4
    Porter County Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VPZ 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
  5. 5
    Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal Flag of United StatesBloomington/Normal, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BMI 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
  6. 6
    Purdue University Airport Flag of United StatesWest Lafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAF 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  7. 7
    University of Illinois Willard Airport Flag of United StatesSavoy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CMI 104 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
  8. 8
    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
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    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORD 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
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    Michigan City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMichigan City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MGC 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Clifton?

The nearest airport to Clifton is Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK), about 17 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 96 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Clifton?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 96 km from Clifton in a straight line — roughly 1 h 43 min by car.

What other airports are near Clifton?

Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) — 87 km, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) — 96 km and Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ) — 97 km.

How long does it take to get from Clifton to Greater Kankakee Airport?

About 18 min by car for the 17 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.