Which airport should I fly into for Hoffman Estates?

For long-haul and international flights, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the main gateway near Hoffman Estates. 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 Hoffman Estates?

The nearest is about 10 mi (16 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 Hoffman Estates?

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 Hoffman Estates

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

The nearest airport to Hoffman Estates, Illinois is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 34 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	10 mi / 16 km	34 min	International
PWK	Chicago Executive AirportChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States	11 mi / 17 km	36 min	Regional
DPA	Dupage AirportChicago/West Chicago, United States	12 mi / 20 km	42 min	Regional
MDW	Chicago Midway International AirportChicago, United States	24 mi / 39 km	47 min	International
AUZ	Aurora Municipal AirportChicago/Aurora, United States	28 mi / 45 km	54 min	Regional
UGN	Waukegan Regional AirportChicago/Waukegan, United States	29 mi / 46 km	55 min	Regional
LOT	Lewis University AirportChicago/Romeoville, United States	30 mi / 48 km	58 min	Regional
JOT	Joliet Regional AirportJoliet, United States	37 mi / 59 km	1 hr 6 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 10 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 Hoffman Estates. 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 Hoffman Estates is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 34 min by road.