Which airport should I fly into for Naperville?

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

How far is the airport from Naperville?

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 Naperville?

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 Naperville

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

The nearest airport to Naperville, Illinois is Dupage Airport (DPA), about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 34 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
DPA	Dupage AirportChicago/West Chicago, United States	10 mi / 16 km	34 min	Regional
LOT	Lewis University AirportChicago/Romeoville, United States	12 mi / 20 km	42 min	Regional
AUZ	Aurora Municipal AirportChicago/Aurora, United States	17 mi / 27 km	32 min	Regional
ORD	Chicago O'Hare International AirportChicago, United States	18 mi / 29 km	35 min	International
JOT	Joliet Regional AirportJoliet, United States	19 mi / 30 km	36 min	Regional
MDW	Chicago Midway International AirportChicago, United States	21 mi / 33 km	40 min	International
PWK	Chicago Executive AirportChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States	26 mi / 42 km	50 min	Regional
GYY	Gary Chicago International AirportGary, United States	40 mi / 64 km	1 hr 11 min	International

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Dupage Airport (DPA) is the most convenient at about 10 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (18 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 Naperville. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with DPA.

Hotels near the airport

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

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Other cities these airports serve

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 Naperville is Dupage Airport (DPA), about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 34 min by road.