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Nearest Airport to Merrillville: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Merrillville is Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 49 km away.

Closest airport GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport 16 km · 10 mi · ~18 min by car
Closest international MDW Chicago Midway International Airport 49 km · 30 mi · ~52 min by car

Airports near Merrillville

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    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 16 km10 mi · ~18 min
  2. 2
    Porter County Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VPZ 27 km17 mi · ~29 min
  3. 3
    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDW 49 km30 mi · ~52 min
  4. 4
    Michigan City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMichigan City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MGC 49 km31 mi · ~53 min
  5. 5
    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 63 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
  6. 6
    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORD 73 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 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 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
  8. 8
    South Bend International Airport Flag of United StatesSouth Bend, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SBN 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 34 min
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    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
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    Purdue University Airport Flag of United StatesWest Lafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAF 123 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Merrillville?

The nearest airport to Merrillville is Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 49 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Merrillville?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 49 km from Merrillville in a straight line — roughly 52 min by car.

What other airports are near Merrillville?

Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ) — 27 km, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) — 49 km and Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC) — 49 km.

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

About 18 min by car for the 16 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.