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Nearest Airport to Ford Heights: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ford Heights is Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY), about 19 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 34 km away.

Closest airport GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport 19 km · 12 mi · ~21 min by car
Closest international MDW Chicago Midway International Airport 34 km · 21 mi · ~36 min by car

Airports near Ford Heights

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    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 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 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
  3. 3
    Porter County Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VPZ 49 km30 mi · ~53 min
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    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
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    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORD 59 km36 mi · ~1 h 03 min
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    Michigan City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMichigan City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MGC 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 13 min
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    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 70 km44 mi · ~1 h 15 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 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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    South Bend International Airport Flag of United StatesSouth Bend, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SBN 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min
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    Kenosha Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKenosha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ENW 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ford Heights?

The nearest airport to Ford Heights is Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY), about 19 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 34 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Ford Heights?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 34 km from Ford Heights in a straight line — roughly 36 min by car.

What other airports are near Ford Heights?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) — 34 km, Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ) — 49 km and Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) — 53 km.

How long does it take to get from Ford Heights to Gary/Chicago International Airport?

About 21 min by car for the 19 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.