Which airport should I fly into for Mount Prospect?

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

How far is the airport from Mount Prospect?

The nearest is about 4 mi (6 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 Mount Prospect?

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 Mount Prospect

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

The nearest airport to Mount Prospect, Illinois is Chicago Executive Airport (PWK), about 4 mi (6 km) away — roughly 13 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
PWK	Chicago Executive AirportChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States	4 mi / 6 km	13 min	Regional
ORD	Chicago O'Hare International AirportChicago, United States	6 mi / 10 km	21 min	International
DPA	Dupage AirportChicago/West Chicago, United States	19 mi / 31 km	37 min	Regional
MDW	Chicago Midway International AirportChicago, United States	22 mi / 35 km	42 min	International
UGN	Waukegan Regional AirportChicago/Waukegan, United States	25 mi / 40 km	48 min	Regional
LOT	Lewis University AirportChicago/Romeoville, United States	33 mi / 53 km	59 min	Regional
AUZ	Aurora Municipal AirportChicago/Aurora, United States	34 mi / 55 km	1 hr 1 min	Regional
ENW	Kenosha Regional AirportKenosha, 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 Executive Airport (PWK) is the most convenient at about 4 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (6 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 Mount Prospect. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with PWK.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near PWK 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 Mount Prospect is Chicago Executive Airport (PWK), about 4 mi (6 km) away — roughly 13 min by road.