Flying in
Airports near Wintrust Arena
The closest airport to Wintrust Arena is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 8.2 miles away in a straight line. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 17 miles.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from Wintrust Arena. 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 | 8.2 mi (13.2 km) | CHI | 103 venues we list |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Large airport | 17 mi (27.3 km) | CHI | 58 venues we list |
Next events at Wintrust Arena
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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):
- Oct 10: Golden Boy Boxing: Schofield vs. Bahdi
- Oct 16: PFL - Professional Fighters League: Liz Carmouc…
- Oct 17: Sweetest Day Comedy Jam
- Oct 21: Taemin
- Oct 23: DePaul Blue Demons vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Nov 2: DePaul Blue Demons vs. West Georgia Wolves
- Nov 3: DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Evans…
When events at Wintrust Arena happen
- 10 of 41 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026) are on Saturdays; 22 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 4 of 6 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- Chicago Sky (WNBA) play here; see every WNBA arena’s nearest airport.
- Of the 13 WNBA arenas we list, Wintrust Arena is the 7th closest to its first airport (8.2 mi; league median 8.2 mi).
Teams visiting Wintrust Arena
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish, next here Fri, Oct 23
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish Basketball, next here Fri, Oct 23
- South Florida Bulls, next here Thu, Nov 5
- South Florida Bulls Basketball, next here Thu, Nov 5
- Northern Illinois Huskies, next here Wed, Nov 11
- Uconn Huskies Womens Basketball, next here Sun, Jan 3
- UConn Huskies Basketball, next here Wed, Feb 10
- Georgetown Hoyas Basketball, next here Tue, Feb 16
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
Can I book flights and Wintrust Arena tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
What time do events at Wintrust Arena usually start?
4 of the 6 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How far is ORD from Wintrust Arena?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 17 miles (27.3 km) from Wintrust Arena in a straight line, against 8.2 miles for MDW.
Which airport should I fly into for a Chicago Sky game?
MDW is the nearest airport we list, 8.2 miles away; ORD is 17 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How does Wintrust Arena compare with other WNBA arenas?
Of the 13 WNBA arenas we list, Wintrust Arena is the 7th closest to its first airport (8.2 miles; the league median is 8.2 miles).
What is the closest airport to Wintrust Arena?
The closest airport to Wintrust Arena is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 8.2 miles away in a straight line.
