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Nearest Airport to Lower West Side: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Lower West Side is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), about 10 km (6 mi) away.

Closest airport MDW Chicago Midway International Airport 10 km · 6 mi · ~11 min by car

Airports near Lower West Side

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    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDW 10 km6 mi · ~11 min
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    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORD 24 km15 mi · ~26 min
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    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 34 km21 mi · ~36 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 35 km22 mi · ~37 min
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    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 49 km30 mi · ~52 min
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    Porter County Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VPZ 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
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    Michigan City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMichigan City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MGC 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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    Kenosha Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKenosha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ENW 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
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    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
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    South Bend International Airport Flag of United StatesSouth Bend, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SBN 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Lower West Side?

The nearest airport to Lower West Side is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), about 10 km (6 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Lower West Side?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 10 km from Lower West Side in a straight line — roughly 11 min by car.

What other airports are near Lower West Side?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) — 24 km, Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) — 34 km and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) — 35 km.

How long does it take to get from Lower West Side to Chicago Midway International Airport?

About 11 min by car for the 10 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.