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 61 venues with 1,523 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026); the closest is Impact Field at 1.6 miles. It is one of the 2 airports the CHI search covers.
Venues nearest ORD
| Venue | City | From ORD | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Field | Rosemont | 1.6 mi (2.5 km) | 51 | MDW, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont | Rosemont | 1.9 mi (3.1 km) | 75 | MDW, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Joe's Live | Rosemont | 1.9 mi (3.1 km) | 17 | MDW, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Allstate Arena | Rosemont | 2.1 mi (3.3 km) | 65 | MDW, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Rosemont Theatre | Rosemont | 2.2 mi (3.5 km) | 19 | MDW, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Donald E. Stephens Convention Center | Rosemont | 2.2 mi (3.5 km) | 13 | MDW, 15 mi | Hotels |
| The Event Center At Rivers Casino Des Plaines | Rosemont | 2.5 mi (4.1 km) | 7 | MDW, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Des Plaines Theatre | Des Plaines | 4.4 mi (7.1 km) | 29 | MDW, 19 mi | Hotels |
| XOL | Stone Park | 5.8 mi (9.3 km) | 1 | MDW, 10 mi | Hotels |
| Candela Night Club | Niles | 6.3 mi (10.1 km) | 1 | MDW, 19 mi | Hotels |
| Copernicus Center | Chicago | 7.6 mi (12.2 km) | 14 | MDW, 13 mi | Hotels |
| The Gift Theatre | Chicago | 8.2 mi (13.2 km) | 11 | MDW, 12 mi | Hotels |
| Metropolis Performing Arts Centre | Arlington Heights | 8.3 mi (13.3 km) | 137 | MDW, 24 mi | Hotels |
| Hey Nonny | Arlington Heights | 8.3 mi (13.3 km) | 1 | MDW, 24 mi | Hotels |
| Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace | Oakbrook Terrace | 8.5 mi (13.7 km) | 55 | MDW, 12 mi | Hotels |
| Al Larson Cultural Center | Schaumburg | 9.1 mi (14.6 km) | 30 | MDW, 23 mi | Hotels |
| Schaumburg Convention Center | Schaumburg | 9.1 mi (14.7 km) | 11 | MDW, 24 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) | 64 | MDW, 19 mi | Hotels |
| George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | Skokie | 9.6 mi (15.5 km) | 61 | MDW, 19 mi | Hotels |
| Sleeping Village | Chicago | 9.8 mi (15.8 km) | 1 | MDW, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall at Old Town School of Folk Music | Chicago | 11 mi (18.2 km) | 11 | MDW, 13 mi | Hotels |
| Martyrs' | Chicago | 12 mi (19.1 km) | 1 | MDW, 12 mi | Hotels |
| Sandwich Opera House Performing Arts Theater | Sandwich | 43 mi (69.9 km) | 12 | RFD, 45 mi | Hotels |
And 36 more venues in Chicago, Aurora, Glen Ellyn, Lincolnshire, Evanston and Batavia.
Event weekends near ORD
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues ORD is the first airport for, counted Nov 8, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 58 | Marriott Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 75 | Marriott Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 62 | Marriott Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 95 | Marriott Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 76 | Marriott Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 69 | Marriott Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 31 | Marriott Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 30 | Marriott Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 20 | Black Ensemble Theater | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 25 | Black Ensemble Theater | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 37 | Allstate Arena | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 26 | Metropolis Performing Arts Centre | Search this weekend |
Next events near ORD
Ernest - Artist
Joe's Live, Rosemont, Illinois
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Boston University Terriers
Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston, Illinois
From about $3.00View TicketsBill Callahan
Evanston Space, Evanston, Illinois
Tyler Ballgame
Evanston Space, Evanston, Illinois
From about $40.00View TicketsEngelbert Humperdinck
Arcada Theatre, Saint Charles, Illinois
From about $73.00View TicketsLucinda Williams and Her Band
Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall at Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago, Illinois
- From about $141.00View Tickets
- From about $86.00View Tickets
Engelbert Humperdinck
Des Plaines Theatre, Des Plaines, Illinois
From about $137.00View TicketsGreat Lake Swimmers
Evanston Space, Evanston, Illinois
From about $50.00View Tickets
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When events near ORD happen
- 70% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 511 of 895 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities ORD serves
| City | Events | From ORD | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 250 | 16 mi | Flights · Hotels · Hostels · Tickets |
| Rosemont | 247 | 1.9 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Arlington Heights | 138 | 8.3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Skokie | 125 | 8.5 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Aurora | 111 | 26 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Glen Ellyn | 111 | 13 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Lincolnshire | 95 | 15 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Evanston | 78 | 12 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Batavia | 77 | 23 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Oakbrook Terrace | 55 | 8.5 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Saint Charles | 44 | 21 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Schaumburg | 41 | 9.9 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 57 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. That is 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 604 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 Dec 4, with 95. Counted as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which venues are closest to ORD?
Of the venues ORD is the first airport we list for, the closest are Impact Field (1.6 miles), Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont (1.9 miles) and Joe's Live (1.9 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
