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Nearest Airport to Mendota: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mendota is Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), about 72 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 111 km away.

Closest airport RFD Chicago Rockford International Airport 72 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 17 min by car
Closest international ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport 111 km · 69 mi · ~1 h 59 min by car

Airports near Mendota

  1. 1
    Chicago Rockford International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Rockford, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RFD 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
  2. 2
    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 83 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
  3. 3
    General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport Flag of United StatesPeoria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PIA 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
  4. 4
    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORD 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
  5. 5
    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 05 min
  6. 6
    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDW 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 05 min
  7. 7
    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
  8. 8
    Chicago Executive Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PWK 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
  9. 9
    Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal Flag of United StatesBloomington/Normal, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BMI 120 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
  10. 10
    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mendota?

The nearest airport to Mendota is Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), about 72 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 111 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mendota?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 111 km from Mendota in a straight line — roughly 1 h 59 min by car.

What other airports are near Mendota?

Dupage Airport (DPA) — 83 km, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) — 109 km and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) — 111 km.

How long does it take to get from Mendota to Chicago Rockford International Airport?

About 1 h 17 min by car for the 72 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.