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Nearest Airport to Rensselaer: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Rensselaer is Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ), about 59 km (37 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 107 km away.

Closest airport VPZ Porter County Municipal Airport 59 km · 37 mi · ~1 h 03 min by car
Closest international MDW Chicago Midway International Airport 107 km · 66 mi · ~1 h 55 min by car

Airports near Rensselaer

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    Porter County Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VPZ 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 03 min
  2. 2
    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 05 min
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    Purdue University Airport Flag of United StatesWest Lafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAF 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
  4. 4
    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
  5. 5
    Michigan City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMichigan City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MGC 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
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    Grissom Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesPeru, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GUS 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
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    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDW 107 km66 mi · ~1 h 55 min
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    South Bend International Airport Flag of United StatesSouth Bend, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SBN 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 58 min
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    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORD 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
  10. 10
    University of Illinois Willard Airport Flag of United StatesSavoy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CMI 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Rensselaer?

The nearest airport to Rensselaer is Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ), about 59 km (37 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 107 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Rensselaer?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 107 km from Rensselaer in a straight line — roughly 1 h 55 min by car.

What other airports are near Rensselaer?

Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) — 60 km, Purdue University Airport (LAF) — 61 km and Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) — 79 km.

How long does it take to get from Rensselaer to Porter County Municipal Airport?

About 1 h 03 min by car for the 59 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.