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Nearest Airport to Evanston: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Evanston is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 19 km (12 mi) away.

Closest airport ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport 19 km · 12 mi · ~20 min by car

Airports near Evanston

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    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORD 19 km12 mi · ~20 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 19 km12 mi · ~21 min
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    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDW 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
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    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 48 km30 mi · ~52 min
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    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 52 km33 mi · ~56 min
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    Kenosha Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKenosha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ENW 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
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    Michigan City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMichigan City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MGC 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 86 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
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    General Mitchell International Airport Flag of United StatesMilwaukee, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MKE 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
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    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 109 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Evanston?

The nearest airport to Evanston is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 19 km (12 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Evanston?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 19 km from Evanston in a straight line — roughly 20 min by car.

What other airports are near Evanston?

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) — 19 km, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) — 29 km and Dupage Airport (DPA) — 48 km.

How long does it take to get from Evanston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport?

About 20 min by car for the 19 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.