Which airport should I fly into for Bolingbrook?

For long-haul and international flights, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the main gateway near Bolingbrook. The closest airport, Lewis University Airport (LOT), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Bolingbrook?

The nearest is about 6 mi (10 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 Bolingbrook?

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 Bolingbrook

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

The nearest airport to Bolingbrook, Illinois is Lewis University Airport (LOT), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
LOT	Lewis University AirportChicago/Romeoville, United States	6 mi / 10 km	21 min	Regional
JOT	Joliet Regional AirportJoliet, United States	14 mi / 22 km	26 min	Regional
DPA	Dupage AirportChicago/West Chicago, United States	17 mi / 28 km	34 min	Regional
MDW	Chicago Midway International AirportChicago, United States	17 mi / 28 km	34 min	International
ORD	Chicago O'Hare International AirportChicago, United States	21 mi / 34 km	41 min	International
AUZ	Aurora Municipal AirportChicago/Aurora, United States	22 mi / 35 km	42 min	Regional
PWK	Chicago Executive AirportChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States	30 mi / 48 km	58 min	Regional
GYY	Gary Chicago International AirportGary, United States	34 mi / 55 km	1 hr 1 min	International

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Lewis University Airport (LOT) is the most convenient at about 6 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (17 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

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 Bolingbrook. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with LOT.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near LOT 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 Bolingbrook is Lewis University Airport (LOT), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road.