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Airports near United Center
The closest airport to United Center is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 7.7 miles away in a straight line. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 14 miles.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from United Center. 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 | 7.7 mi (12.4 km) | CHI | 103 venues we list |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Large airport | 14 mi (21.9 km) | CHI | 58 venues we list |
Next events at United Center
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Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 1
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Sep 25: Teddy Swims
- Sep 26: NHL Preseason: Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis…
- Sep 29: Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds
- Oct 2: Le Sserafim
- Oct 3: Doja Cat
- Oct 5: Journey
- Oct 6: Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues
When events at United Center happen
- 24 of 119 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026) are on Saturdays; 60 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 83 of 114 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- Chicago Bulls (NBA) play here; see every NBA arena’s nearest airport.
- Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) play here; see every NHL arena’s nearest airport.
- Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, United Center is the 16th closest to its first airport (7.7 mi; league median 7.6 mi).
Teams visiting United Center
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- St. Louis Blues, next here Sat, Sep 26
- Phoenix Suns, next here Wed, Oct 7
- Memphis Grizzlies, next here Fri, Oct 9
- Carolina Hurricanes, next here Sat, Oct 10
- Pittsburgh Penguins, next here Tue, Oct 13
- Winnipeg Jets, next here Thu, Oct 15
- Minnesota Timberwolves, next here Fri, Oct 16
- Dallas Stars, next here Sat, Oct 17
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest airport to United Center?
The closest airport to United Center is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 7.7 miles away in a straight line.
How does United Center compare with other NBA arenas?
Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, United Center is the 16th closest to its first airport (7.7 miles; the league median is 7.6 miles).
How far is ORD from United Center?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 14 miles (21.9 km) from United Center in a straight line, against 7.7 miles for MDW.
What time do events at United Center usually start?
83 of the 114 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport should I fly into for a Chicago Bulls game?
MDW is the nearest airport we list, 7.7 miles away; ORD is 14 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Can I book flights and United Center tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
