Which airport should I fly into for Albany Park?

For long-haul and international flights, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the main gateway near Albany Park. The closest airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Albany Park?

The nearest is about 9 mi (15 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Albany Park?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Albany Park

The closest airports to Albany Park, Illinois: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Albany Park, Illinois is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
ORD	Chicago O'Hare International AirportChicago, United States	9 mi / 15 km	32 min	International
MDW	Chicago Midway International AirportChicago, United States	12 mi / 20 km	42 min	International
PWK	Chicago Executive AirportChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States	14 mi / 22 km	26 min	Regional
DPA	Dupage AirportChicago/West Chicago, United States	27 mi / 44 km	53 min	Regional
GYY	Gary Chicago International AirportGary, United States	29 mi / 47 km	56 min	International
LOT	Lewis University AirportChicago/Romeoville, United States	32 mi / 51 km	57 min	Regional
UGN	Waukegan Regional AirportChicago/Waukegan, United States	32 mi / 52 km	58 min	Regional
JOT	Joliet Regional AirportJoliet, United States	39 mi / 63 km	1 hr 10 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most convenient at about 9 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Albany Park. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with ORD.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near ORD saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Albany Park is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road.