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Nearest Airport to Lowell: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Lowell is Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY), about 36 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 62 km away.

Closest airport GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport 36 km · 23 mi · ~39 min by car
Closest international MDW Chicago Midway International Airport 62 km · 38 mi · ~1 h 06 min by car

Airports near Lowell

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    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 36 km23 mi · ~39 min
  2. 2
    Porter County Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VPZ 39 km24 mi · ~42 min
  3. 3
    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 43 km27 mi · ~46 min
  4. 4
    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDW 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  5. 5
    Michigan City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMichigan City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MGC 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 13 min
  6. 6
    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORD 86 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
  7. 7
    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
  8. 8
    Chicago Executive Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PWK 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  9. 9
    South Bend International Airport Flag of United StatesSouth Bend, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SBN 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
  10. 10
    Purdue University Airport Flag of United StatesWest Lafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAF 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 53 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Lowell?

The nearest airport to Lowell is Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY), about 36 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 62 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Lowell?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 62 km from Lowell in a straight line — roughly 1 h 06 min by car.

What other airports are near Lowell?

Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ) — 39 km, Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) — 43 km and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) — 62 km.

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

About 39 min by car for the 36 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.