Which airport should I fly into for Lincoln Park?

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

How far is the airport from Lincoln Park?

The nearest is about 11 mi (17 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln Park

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

The nearest airport to Lincoln Park, Illinois is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), about 11 mi (17 km) away — roughly 36 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
MDW	Chicago Midway International AirportChicago, United States	11 mi / 17 km	36 min	International
ORD	Chicago O'Hare International AirportChicago, United States	14 mi / 22 km	26 min	International
PWK	Chicago Executive AirportChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States	19 mi / 30 km	36 min	Regional
GYY	Gary Chicago International AirportGary, United States	24 mi / 39 km	47 min	International
DPA	Dupage AirportChicago/West Chicago, United States	31 mi / 50 km	56 min	Regional
LOT	Lewis University AirportChicago/Romeoville, United States	32 mi / 51 km	57 min	Regional
UGN	Waukegan Regional AirportChicago/Waukegan, United States	37 mi / 59 km	1 hr 6 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 Midway International Airport (MDW) is the most convenient at about 11 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 Lincoln Park. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with MDW.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near MDW 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 Lincoln Park is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), about 11 mi (17 km) away — roughly 36 min by road.