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Nearest Airport to Valparaiso: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Valparaiso is Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ), about 5.0 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 67 km away.

Closest airport VPZ Porter County Municipal Airport 5.0 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international MDW Chicago Midway International Airport 67 km · 42 mi · ~1 h 12 min by car

Airports near Valparaiso

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    Porter County Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VPZ 5.0 km3 mi · ~5 min
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    Michigan City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMichigan City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MGC 32 km20 mi · ~35 min
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    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 33 km21 mi · ~36 min
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    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDW 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
  5. 5
    South Bend International Airport Flag of United StatesSouth Bend, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SBN 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
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    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
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    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORD 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 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 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
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    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min
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    Purdue University Airport Flag of United StatesWest Lafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAF 118 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Valparaiso?

The nearest airport to Valparaiso is Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ), about 5.0 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 67 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Valparaiso?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 67 km from Valparaiso in a straight line — roughly 1 h 12 min by car.

What other airports are near Valparaiso?

Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC) — 32 km, Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) — 33 km and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) — 67 km.

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

About 5 min by car for the 5.0 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.