Which airport should I fly into for Tinley Park?

For long-haul and international flights, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the main gateway near Tinley 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 Tinley Park?

The nearest is about 15 mi (24 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 Tinley 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 Tinley Park

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

The nearest airport to Tinley Park, Illinois is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), about 15 mi (24 km) away — roughly 29 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	15 mi / 24 km	29 min	International
LOT	Lewis University AirportChicago/Romeoville, United States	16 mi / 26 km	31 min	Regional
GYY	Gary Chicago International AirportGary, United States	19 mi / 31 km	37 min	International
JOT	Joliet Regional AirportJoliet, United States	21 mi / 33 km	40 min	Regional
ORD	Chicago O'Hare International AirportChicago, United States	29 mi / 46 km	55 min	International
DPA	Dupage AirportChicago/West Chicago, United States	34 mi / 54 km	1 hr	Regional
IKK	Greater Kankakee AirportKankakee, United States	35 mi / 56 km	1 hr 2 min	Regional
PWK	Chicago Executive AirportChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States	38 mi / 61 km	1 hr 8 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 15 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 Tinley 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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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 Tinley Park is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), about 15 mi (24 km) away — roughly 29 min by road.