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Nearest Airport to Ottawa: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ottawa is Dupage Airport (DPA), about 80 km (49 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 103 km away.

Closest airport DPA Dupage Airport 80 km · 49 mi · ~1 h 25 min by car
Closest international MDW Chicago Midway International Airport 103 km · 64 mi · ~1 h 50 min by car

Airports near Ottawa

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    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 80 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
  2. 2
    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
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    Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal Flag of United StatesBloomington/Normal, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BMI 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
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    Chicago Rockford International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Rockford, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RFD 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
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    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDW 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
  6. 6
    General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport Flag of United StatesPeoria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PIA 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
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    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORD 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 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 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
  9. 9
    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 12 min
  10. 10
    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 139 km87 mi · ~2 h 29 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ottawa?

The nearest airport to Ottawa is Dupage Airport (DPA), about 80 km (49 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 103 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Ottawa?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 103 km from Ottawa in a straight line — roughly 1 h 50 min by car.

What other airports are near Ottawa?

Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) — 89 km, Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) — 97 km and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) — 97 km.

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Dupage Airport?

About 1 h 25 min by car for the 80 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.