Flights to Aurora
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Aurora is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, whose 13,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 47 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 77 km), Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | ORD | 42 km (26 mi) | 13,000 ft | 680 ft |
| Chicago Midway International Airport | MDW | 47 km (29 mi) | 6,522 ft | 620 ft |
| Gary/Chicago International Airport (regional) | GYY | 77 km (48 mi) | 8,859 ft | 591 ft |
| Chicago Rockford International Airport (regional) | RFD | 80 km (50 mi) | 10,002 ft | 742 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,000 ft, ORD can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 680 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Aurora
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora to New York City | United States | 1,201 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Aurora to Toronto | Canada | 760 km (472 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Aurora to Brooklyn | United States | 1,207 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Aurora to Queens | United States | 1,216 km (755 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Aurora to Houston | United States | 1,476 km (917 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Aurora to Montréal | Canada | 1,255 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Aurora to Philadelphia | United States | 1,123 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Aurora to Manhattan | United States | 1,203 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Aurora to The Bronx | United States | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Aurora to Dallas | United States | 1,248 km (775 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Aurora to Ottawa | Canada | 1,093 km (679 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Aurora to Jacksonville | United States | 1,404 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Aurora to Fort Worth | United States | 1,281 km (796 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Aurora to Columbus | United States | 490 km (305 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Aurora to Charlotte | United States | 975 km (606 mi) | about 2 h |
| Aurora to Indianapolis | United States | 287 km (178 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Aurora to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,131 km (703 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Aurora to Denver | United States | 1,419 km (882 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Aurora to Mississauga | Canada | 736 km (457 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Aurora to Washington | United States | 1,007 km (626 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Aurora to Nashville | United States | 636 km (395 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Aurora to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,061 km (659 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Aurora to Shanghai | China | 11,345 km (7,050 mi) | about 15 h 18 min |
| Aurora to Chongqing | China | 11,939 km (7,418 mi) | about 16 h 3 min |
| Aurora to Chengdu | China | 11,862 km (7,371 mi) | about 15 h 57 min |
| Aurora to Beijing | China | 10,598 km (6,585 mi) | about 14 h 20 min |
| Aurora to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,860 km (5,505 mi) | about 12 h 7 min |
| Aurora to Tianjin | China | 10,657 km (6,622 mi) | about 14 h 25 min |
| Aurora to Wuhan | China | 11,644 km (7,235 mi) | about 15 h 41 min |
| Aurora to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,671 km (7,252 mi) | about 15 h 43 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Aurora?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the closest large airport at 42 km (26 mi). The others, MDW, GYY, RFD, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ORD from Aurora city centre?
42 km (26 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Aurora on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.