Flights to Joliet
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Joliet is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 40 km (25 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, 53 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 57 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Midway International Airport | MDW | 40 km (25 mi) | 6,522 ft | 620 ft |
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | ORD | 53 km (33 mi) | 13,000 ft | 680 ft |
| Gary/Chicago International Airport (regional) | GYY | 57 km (35 mi) | 8,859 ft | 591 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,522 ft, MDW handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 620 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Joliet
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet to New York City | United States | 1,181 km (734 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Joliet to Toronto | Canada | 750 km (466 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Joliet to Brooklyn | United States | 1,187 km (738 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Joliet to Queens | United States | 1,196 km (743 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Joliet to Houston | United States | 1,463 km (909 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Joliet to Montréal | Canada | 1,248 km (775 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Joliet to Philadelphia | United States | 1,101 km (684 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Joliet to Manhattan | United States | 1,183 km (735 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Joliet to The Bronx | United States | 1,191 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Joliet to Dallas | United States | 1,241 km (771 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Joliet to Ottawa | Canada | 1,087 km (676 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Joliet to Jacksonville | United States | 1,372 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Joliet to Fort Worth | United States | 1,274 km (792 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Joliet to Columbus | United States | 462 km (287 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Joliet to Charlotte | United States | 942 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Joliet to Indianapolis | United States | 254 km (158 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Joliet to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,164 km (723 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Joliet to Denver | United States | 1,438 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Joliet to Mississauga | Canada | 727 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Joliet to Washington | United States | 982 km (610 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Joliet to Nashville | United States | 606 km (377 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Joliet to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,061 km (659 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Joliet to Shanghai | China | 11,377 km (7,070 mi) | about 15 h 20 min |
| Joliet to Chongqing | China | 11,969 km (7,437 mi) | about 16 h 6 min |
| Joliet to Chengdu | China | 11,891 km (7,389 mi) | about 16 h |
| Joliet to Beijing | China | 10,629 km (6,604 mi) | about 14 h 23 min |
| Joliet to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,865 km (5,509 mi) | about 12 h 7 min |
| Joliet to Tianjin | China | 10,688 km (6,641 mi) | about 14 h 27 min |
| Joliet to Wuhan | China | 11,675 km (7,255 mi) | about 15 h 43 min |
| Joliet to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,691 km (7,265 mi) | about 15 h 44 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 Joliet?
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the closest large airport at 40 km (25 mi). The others, ORD, GYY, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MDW from Joliet city centre?
40 km (25 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Joliet 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 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.