Chicago to McKinney flights
McKinney lies 1,244 km (773 mi) south-west of Chicago, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 21 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chicago | McKinney | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 162,898 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 197 m (646 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | DAL, 45 km out |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 75069–75072 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Chicago
Chicago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,522 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 25 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 33 km), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 71 km).
Arriving in McKinney
McKinney is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dallas Love Field (DAL), 45 km (28 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW, 52 km), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Love Field | DAL | 45 km (28 mi) | 8,800 ft | 487 ft |
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DFW | 52 km (32 mi) | 13,401 ft | 607 ft |
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (regional) | FTW | 81 km (50 mi) | 7,502 ft | 710 ft |
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Common questions
How far is McKinney from Chicago?
1,244 km (773 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to McKinney by air?
About 2 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and McKinney?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chicago to McKinney flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas Love Field (DAL); McKinney also has DFW, FTW.
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.