Flying in
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 | 108 venues we list |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Large airport | 14 mi (21.9 km) | CHI | 61 venues we list |
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Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Nov 9: XG
- Nov 10: Champions Classic: Michigan State vs. Duke & Ka…
- Nov 11: Chicago Bulls vs. San Antonio Spurs
- Nov 12: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Buffalo Sabres
- Nov 13: NBA Cup: Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks
- Nov 14: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets
- Nov 15: Legends Classic: Missouri Tigers vs. Marquette …
- Nov 17: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
When events at United Center happen
- 21 of 107 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026) are on Saturdays; 56 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 67 of 104 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.
- Duke Blue Devils, next here Tue, Nov 10
- Kansas Jayhawks, next here Tue, Nov 10
- Kentucky Wildcats, next here Tue, Nov 10
- Michigan State Spartans, next here Tue, Nov 10
- Duke Blue Devils Basketball, next here Tue, Nov 10
- Kansas Jayhawks Basketball, next here Tue, Nov 10
- Kentucky Wildcats Basketball, next here Tue, Nov 10
- Michigan State Spartans Basketball, next here Tue, Nov 10
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?
67 of the 104 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.
