Chicago to Tyler flights
Tyler lies 1,254 km (779 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 | Tyler | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 103,700 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | TYR, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 75701–75799 |
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 Tyler
Tyler is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,334 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are East Texas Regional Airport (GGG, 55 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (regional) | TYR | 10 km (6 mi) | 8,334 ft | 544 ft |
| East Texas Regional Airport (regional) | GGG | 55 km (34 mi) | 10,000 ft | 365 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tyler from Chicago?
1,254 km (779 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Tyler 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 Tyler?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chicago to Tyler flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR); Tyler also has GGG.
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.