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Nearest Airport to Decatur: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Decatur is Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), about 55 km (34 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), 128 km away.

Closest airport RFD Chicago Rockford International Airport 55 km · 34 mi · ~59 min by car
Closest international MKE General Mitchell International Airport 128 km · 80 mi · ~2 h 18 min by car

Airports near Decatur

  1. 1
    Chicago Rockford International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Rockford, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RFD 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
  2. 2
    Dane County Regional Truax Field Flag of United StatesMadison, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MSN 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
  3. 3
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
  4. 4
    Kenosha Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKenosha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ENW 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 10 min
  5. 5
    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 min
  6. 6
    General Mitchell International Airport Flag of United StatesMilwaukee, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MKE 128 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
  7. 7
    Chicago Executive Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PWK 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
  8. 8
    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORD 144 km89 mi · ~2 h 34 min
  9. 9
    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 160 km99 mi · ~2 h 51 min
  10. 10
    Volk Field Flag of United StatesCamp Douglas, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VOK 160 km100 mi · ~2 h 52 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Decatur?

The nearest airport to Decatur is Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), about 55 km (34 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), 128 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Decatur?

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is 128 km from Decatur in a straight line — roughly 2 h 18 min by car.

What other airports are near Decatur?

Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) — 57 km, Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) — 109 km and Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) — 121 km.

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

About 59 min by car for the 55 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.