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Nearest Airport to Forrest: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Forrest is Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI), about 52 km (33 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 127 km away.

Closest airport BMI Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal 52 km · 33 mi · ~56 min by car
Closest international MDW Chicago Midway International Airport 127 km · 79 mi · ~2 h 17 min by car

Airports near Forrest

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    Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal Flag of United StatesBloomington/Normal, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BMI 52 km33 mi · ~56 min
  2. 2
    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
  3. 3
    University of Illinois Willard Airport Flag of United StatesSavoy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CMI 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
  4. 4
    General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport Flag of United StatesPeoria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PIA 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min
  5. 5
    Decatur Airport Flag of United StatesDecatur, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DEC 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
  6. 6
    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
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    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDW 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 17 min
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    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
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    Purdue University Airport Flag of United StatesWest Lafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAF 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 19 min
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    Porter County Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VPZ 141 km88 mi · ~2 h 31 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Forrest?

The nearest airport to Forrest is Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI), about 52 km (33 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 127 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Forrest?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 127 km from Forrest in a straight line — roughly 2 h 17 min by car.

What other airports are near Forrest?

Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) — 59 km, University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) — 80 km and General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) — 108 km.

How long does it take to get from Forrest to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal?

About 56 min by car for the 52 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.