Flights to Elgin
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Elgin is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 32 km (20 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, 52 km), Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD, 70 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | ORD | 32 km (20 mi) | 13,000 ft | 680 ft |
| Chicago Midway International Airport | MDW | 52 km (32 mi) | 6,522 ft | 620 ft |
| Chicago Rockford International Airport (regional) | RFD | 70 km (43 mi) | 10,002 ft | 742 ft |
| Gary/Chicago International Airport (regional) | GYY | 86 km (53 mi) | 8,859 ft | 591 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 Elgin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin to New York City | United States | 1,199 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Elgin to Toronto | Canada | 747 km (464 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Elgin to Brooklyn | United States | 1,205 km (749 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Elgin to Queens | United States | 1,213 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Elgin to Montréal | Canada | 1,239 km (770 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Elgin to Philadelphia | United States | 1,124 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Elgin to Manhattan | United States | 1,200 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Elgin to The Bronx | United States | 1,207 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Elgin to Dallas | United States | 1,274 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Elgin to Ottawa | Canada | 1,077 km (669 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Elgin to Jacksonville | United States | 1,430 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Elgin to Fort Worth | United States | 1,306 km (812 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Elgin to Columbus | United States | 500 km (310 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Elgin to Charlotte | United States | 995 km (618 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Elgin to Indianapolis | United States | 309 km (192 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Elgin to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,108 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Elgin to Denver | United States | 1,425 km (885 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Elgin to Mississauga | Canada | 724 km (450 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Elgin to Washington | United States | 1,012 km (629 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Elgin to Nashville | United States | 665 km (414 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Elgin to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,083 km (673 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Elgin to Brampton | Canada | 717 km (446 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Elgin to Shanghai | China | 11,319 km (7,033 mi) | about 15 h 16 min |
| Elgin to Chongqing | China | 11,910 km (7,400 mi) | about 16 h 1 min |
| Elgin to Chengdu | China | 11,832 km (7,352 mi) | about 15 h 55 min |
| Elgin to Beijing | China | 10,570 km (6,568 mi) | about 14 h 18 min |
| Elgin to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,835 km (5,490 mi) | about 12 h 5 min |
| Elgin to Tianjin | China | 10,629 km (6,605 mi) | about 14 h 23 min |
| Elgin to Wuhan | China | 11,616 km (7,218 mi) | about 15 h 39 min |
| Elgin to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,641 km (7,233 mi) | about 15 h 40 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 Elgin?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the closest large airport at 32 km (20 mi). The others, MDW, RFD, GYY, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ORD from Elgin city centre?
32 km (20 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Elgin 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.