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Nearest Airport to Waukegan: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Waukegan is Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW), about 27 km (17 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 43 km away.

Closest airport ENW Kenosha Regional Airport 27 km · 17 mi · ~29 min by car
Closest international ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport 43 km · 27 mi · ~46 min by car

Airports near Waukegan

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    Kenosha Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKenosha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ENW 27 km17 mi · ~29 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 28 km17 mi · ~30 min
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    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORD 43 km27 mi · ~46 min
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    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
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    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDW 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
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    General Mitchell International Airport Flag of United StatesMilwaukee, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MKE 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 10 min
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    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
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    Chicago Rockford International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Rockford, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RFD 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
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    Michigan City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMichigan City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MGC 112 km70 mi · ~2 h 00 min
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    Porter County Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VPZ 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Waukegan?

The nearest airport to Waukegan is Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW), about 27 km (17 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 43 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Waukegan?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 43 km from Waukegan in a straight line — roughly 46 min by car.

What other airports are near Waukegan?

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) — 28 km, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) — 43 km and Dupage Airport (DPA) — 61 km.

How long does it take to get from Waukegan to Kenosha Regional Airport?

About 29 min by car for the 27 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.