Flying in
Airports near Soldier Field
The closest airport to Soldier Field is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 8.7 miles away in a straight line. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 17 miles.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from Soldier Field. The drive is always longer, and the roads near a venue are busiest at event times.
| Airport | Type | From the venue | Metro search | First airport for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | Large airport | 8.7 mi (14.0 km) | CHI | 103 venues we list |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Large airport | 17 mi (27.0 km) | CHI | 58 venues we list |
Next events at Soldier Field
Monday Night Football
Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles
From about $257.00View Tickets- From about $350.00View Tickets
- From about $19.00View Tickets
- From about $38.00View Tickets
- From about $20.00View Tickets
Thursday Night Football
Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots
From about $391.00View Tickets- From about $29.00View Tickets
Sunday Night Football
Chicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
From about $276.00View Tickets
Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Sep 28: Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles
- Oct 4: Chicago Bears vs. New York Jets
- Oct 6: Chicago Fire FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Oct 10: Chicago Fire FC vs. New York City FC
- Oct 14: Chicago Fire FC vs. Philadelphia Union
- Oct 22: Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots
- Oct 28: Chicago Fire FC vs. Orlando City SC
- Nov 8: Chicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
When events at Soldier Field happen
- 5 of 18 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026) are on Sundays; 12 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 11 of 18 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- Chicago Bears (NFL) play here; see every NFL stadium’s nearest airport.
- Chicago Fire FC (MLS) play here; see every MLS stadium’s nearest airport.
- Of the 30 NFL stadiums we list, Soldier Field is the 14th closest to its first airport (8.7 mi; league median 9.2 mi).
Teams visiting Soldier Field
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- Philadelphia Eagles, next here Mon, Sep 28
- New York Jets, next here Sun, Oct 4
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC, next here Tue, Oct 6
- New York City FC, next here Sat, Oct 10
- Philadelphia Union, next here Wed, Oct 14
- New England Patriots, next here Thu, Oct 22
- Orlando City SC, next here Wed, Oct 28
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers, next here Sun, Nov 8
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
How far is ORD from Soldier Field?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 17 miles (27.0 km) from Soldier Field in a straight line, against 8.7 miles for MDW.
Can I book flights and Soldier Field tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
How does Soldier Field compare with other NFL stadiums?
Of the 30 NFL stadiums we list, Soldier Field is the 14th closest to its first airport (8.7 miles; the league median is 9.2 miles).
Which airport should I fly into for a Chicago Bears game?
MDW is the nearest airport we list, 8.7 miles away; ORD is 17 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
What time do events at Soldier Field usually start?
11 of the 18 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
What is the closest airport to Soldier Field?
The closest airport to Soldier Field is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 8.7 miles away in a straight line.
