Philadelphia to Elgin flights
Elgin lies 1,124 km (698 mi) west of Philadelphia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 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.
| Philadelphia | Elgin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 112,111 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 229 m (751 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | PHL, 11 km out | ORD, 32 km out |
| Postal codes | 19019–19255 | 60120–60124 |
Clocks in Elgin are 1 h behind Philadelphia right now, so a 2 h 11 min journey lands only 1 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Philadelphia
Philadelphia is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 47 km), Wilmington Airport (ILG, 49 km), Atlantic City International Airport (ACY, 75 km), Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE, 81 km), Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV, 95 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 Philadelphia?
1,124 km (698 mi) in a straight line, west of Philadelphia.
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Elgin by air?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and Elgin?
Elgin is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Philadelphia to Elgin flights?
Typically Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD); Elgin also has MDW, RFD, GYY.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.