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Nearest Airport to Erie: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Erie is Quad City International Airport (MLI), about 42 km (26 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 184 km away.

Closest airport MLI Quad City International Airport 42 km · 26 mi · ~46 min by car
Closest international ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport 184 km · 114 mi · ~3 h 17 min by car

Airports near Erie

  1. 1
    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 42 km26 mi · ~46 min
  2. 2
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
  3. 3
    Chicago Rockford International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Rockford, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RFD 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 48 min
  4. 4
    General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport Flag of United StatesPeoria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PIA 115 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
  5. 5
    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 131 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min
  6. 6
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 27 min
  7. 7
    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 154 km96 mi · ~2 h 45 min
  8. 8
    Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal Flag of United StatesBloomington/Normal, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BMI 163 km102 mi · ~2 h 55 min
  9. 9
    Dane County Regional Truax Field Flag of United StatesMadison, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MSN 176 km109 mi · ~3 h 08 min
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    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORD 184 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Erie?

The nearest airport to Erie is Quad City International Airport (MLI), about 42 km (26 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 184 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Erie?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 184 km from Erie in a straight line — roughly 3 h 17 min by car.

What other airports are near Erie?

Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) — 98 km, Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) — 101 km and General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) — 115 km.

How long does it take to get from Erie to Quad City International Airport?

About 46 min by car for the 42 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.