Airport guide
Flying into Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)
Every venue below has ORD as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a large airport 16 miles from downtown Chicago in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 58 venues with 1,567 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026); the closest is Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont at 1.9 miles. It is one of the 2 airports the CHI search covers.
Venues nearest ORD
| Venue | City | From ORD | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont | Rosemont | 1.9 mi (3.1 km) | 106 | MDW, 15 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Joe's Live | Rosemont | 1.9 mi (3.1 km) | 16 | MDW, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Allstate Arena | Rosemont | 2.1 mi (3.3 km) | 56 | MDW, 17 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Rosemont Theatre | Rosemont | 2.2 mi (3.5 km) | 24 | MDW, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Donald E. Stephens Convention Center | Rosemont | 2.2 mi (3.5 km) | 14 | MDW, 15 mi | Hotels |
| The Event Center At Rivers Casino Des Plaines | Rosemont | 2.5 mi (4.1 km) | 5 | MDW, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Des Plaines Theatre | Des Plaines | 4.4 mi (7.1 km) | 40 | MDW, 19 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Medinah Country Club | Medinah | 7.3 mi (11.7 km) | 4 | MDW, 20 mi | Hotels |
| Copernicus Center | Chicago | 7.6 mi (12.2 km) | 18 | MDW, 13 mi | Hotels |
| The Gift Theatre | Chicago | 8.2 mi (13.2 km) | 29 | MDW, 12 mi | Hotels |
| Metropolis Performing Arts Centre | Arlington Heights | 8.3 mi (13.3 km) | 117 | MDW, 24 mi | Hotels |
| Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace | Oakbrook Terrace | 8.5 mi (13.7 km) | 61 | MDW, 12 mi | Hotels |
| Al Larson Cultural Center | Schaumburg | 9.1 mi (14.6 km) | 34 | MDW, 23 mi | Hotels |
| Bohemian National Cemetery | Chicago | 9.1 mi (14.6 km) | 2 | MDW, 13 mi | Hotels |
| Avondale Music Hall | Chicago | 9.4 mi (15.2 km) | 6 | MDW, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Backline at Avondale Music Hall | Chicago | 9.4 mi (15.2 km) | 2 | MDW, 11 mi | Hotels |
| North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | Skokie | 9.6 mi (15.5 km) | 83 | MDW, 19 mi | Hotels |
| George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | Skokie | 9.6 mi (15.5 km) | 71 | MDW, 19 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Sleeping Village | Chicago | 9.8 mi (15.8 km) | 3 | MDW, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Life Time North Shore Sport and Racquet | Northbrook | 11 mi (17.1 km) | 6 | MDW, 23 mi | Hotels |
| Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall at Old Town School of Folk Music | Chicago | 11 mi (18.2 km) | 14 | MDW, 13 mi | Hotels |
| Old Town School of Folk Music | Chicago | 11 mi (18.2 km) | 2 | MDW, 13 mi | Hotels |
| Carol's Pub | Chicago | 12 mi (19.6 km) | 10 | MDW, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Evanston Space | Evanston | 12 mi (19.8 km) | 41 | MDW, 18 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Sandwich Opera House Performing Arts Theater | Sandwich | 43 mi (69.9 km) | 12 | RFD, 45 mi | Hotels |
And 33 more venues in Chicago, Aurora, Lincolnshire, Batavia, Evanston and Saint Charles.
Event weekends near ORD
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues ORD is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 72 | Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 67 | Paramount Theatre - Aurora | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 61 | Paramount Theatre - Aurora | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 64 | Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 62 | Metropolis Performing Arts Centre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 36 | North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 61 | Allstate Arena | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 48 | Paramount Theatre - Aurora | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 60 | Marriott Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 46 | Marriott Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 69 | Marriott Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 58 | Marriott Theatre | Search this weekend |
Next events near ORD
2026 Presidents Cup - Friday
Medinah Country Club, Medinah, Illinois
From about $116.00View TicketsMatinee
True Story of the Three Little Pigs
Mainstage Theatre at James Lumber Center, Grayslake, Illinois
Beyond The Gate: Cate Le Bon & Horsegirl
Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois
From about $95.00View TicketsFrancesco De Carlo
Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont, Rosemont, Illinois
From about $65.00View Tickets
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When events near ORD happen
- 72% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 659 of 1,042 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities ORD serves
| City | Events | From ORD | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 259 | 16 mi | Flights · Hotels · Hostels · Tickets |
| Rosemont | 221 | 1.9 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Skokie | 154 | 8.5 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Aurora | 137 | 26 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Lincolnshire | 129 | 15 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Arlington Heights | 117 | 8.3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Evanston | 103 | 12 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Batavia | 84 | 23 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Oakbrook Terrace | 61 | 8.5 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Saint Charles | 48 | 21 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Des Plaines | 40 | 4.4 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Glen Ellyn | 35 | 13 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near ORD
| Airport | Type | From ORD |
|---|---|---|
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | Large airport | 16 mi |
MDW is the second option for 54 of these venues.
From our Chicago travel guide
About 18 miles north-west of the Loop, and by a wide margin the larger of the two. It is a hub for both American and United and carries essentially all of Chicago's international service. The CTA Blue Line leaves from a station beneath the terminals and reaches downtown in roughly 45 minutes, and it runs 24 hours a day — the single most useful fact about arriving in Chicago, because a delayed late flight never strands you. Driving in is 30 to 45 minutes in theory and often much worse; the Kennedy Expressway is one of the more reliably congested roads in the country. Note that the CTA charges a higher fare for boarding the L at O'Hare specifically; the return journey is the ordinary flat fare.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is ORD from downtown Chicago?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 16 miles (25.9 km) from downtown Chicago in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
How far is ORD from Metropolis Performing Arts Centre?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 8.3 miles from Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in a straight line.
Which other airports are near ORD?
Within 50 miles of ORD we also list Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 16 miles away.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
How many events are near ORD in the next 12 weeks?
We list 704 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues ORD is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Sep 25, with 72. Counted as of Sep 24, 2026.
Which venues are closest to ORD?
Of the venues ORD is the first airport we list for, the closest are Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont (1.9 miles), Joe's Live (1.9 miles) and Allstate Arena (2.1 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
