Chicago to Paterson flights
Paterson lies 1,128 km (701 mi) east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 12 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 | Paterson | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 147,754 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | EWR, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 07501–07544 |
Clocks in Paterson are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 2 h 12 min journey lands 3 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
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 Paterson
Paterson is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 30 km), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 45 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 12 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 42 km), New York Stewart International Airport (SWF, 66 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 25 km (16 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 30 km (19 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 45 km (28 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 12 km (7 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 42 km (26 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| New York Stewart International Airport (regional) | SWF | 66 km (41 mi) | 11,817 ft | 491 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Paterson from Chicago?
1,128 km (701 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Paterson by air?
About 2 h 12 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 Paterson?
Paterson is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Chicago to Paterson flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR); Paterson also has LGA, JFK, TEB, HPN, SWF.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.