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Nearest Airport to Elwood: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Elwood is Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK), about 43 km (27 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 52 km away.

Closest airport IKK Greater Kankakee Airport 43 km · 27 mi · ~46 min by car
Closest international MDW Chicago Midway International Airport 52 km · 32 mi · ~56 min by car

Airports near Elwood

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    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 43 km27 mi · ~46 min
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    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDW 52 km32 mi · ~56 min
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    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 57 km36 mi · ~1 h 01 min
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    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 63 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
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    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORD 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
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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 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 27 min
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    Porter County Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VPZ 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 39 min
  8. 8
    Michigan City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMichigan City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MGC 112 km70 mi · ~2 h 00 min
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    Chicago Rockford International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Rockford, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RFD 120 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
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    Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal Flag of United StatesBloomington/Normal, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BMI 123 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Elwood?

The nearest airport to Elwood is Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK), about 43 km (27 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 52 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Elwood?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 52 km from Elwood in a straight line — roughly 56 min by car.

What other airports are near Elwood?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) — 52 km, Dupage Airport (DPA) — 57 km and Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) — 63 km.

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

About 46 min by car for the 43 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.