Washington to Elgin flights
Elgin lies 1,012 km (629 mi) north-west of Washington, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 3 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.
| Washington | Elgin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 112,111 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 229 m (751 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | DCA, 5 km out | ORD, 32 km out |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 60120–60124 |
Clocks in Elgin are 1 h behind Washington right now, so a 2 h 3 min journey lands only 1 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Washington
Washington is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,169 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD, 37 km), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 45 km).
Arriving in Elgin
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 |
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Common questions
How far is Elgin from Washington?
1,012 km (629 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Washington.
How long does it take to get from Washington to Elgin by air?
About 2 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Washington and Elgin?
Elgin is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Washington to Elgin flights?
Typically Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD); Elgin also has MDW, RFD, GYY.
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.