Flights
Flights to Aurora
Flying to Aurora for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 3 airports with scheduled flights near Aurora, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 378 upcoming events in and around Aurora (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Aurora is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 26 miles away. Also within 51 miles: MDW (29 mi), RFD (50 mi). For Paramount Theatre - Aurora, the nearest is ORD at 26 miles. Search CHI to compare every Aurora airport at once.
Airports serving Aurora
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Aurora, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 26 mi (42 km) | Large | Nearest to Paramount Theatre - Aurora, The Comedy Vault, Arcada Theatre, NOW Arena and Sandwich Opera House Performing Arts Theater. |
| Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 29 mi (47 km) | Large | Nearest to Rialto Square Theatre, The Forge - Joliet and Hollywood Casino - IL. |
| Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) 50 mi (81 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | — |
Nearest airport to each Aurora venue
The busiest venues in and around Aurora, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Paramount Theatre - Aurora Hotels near Paramount Theatre - Aurora | ORD, 26 mi | MDW, 29 mi |
| The Comedy Vault Hotels near The Comedy Vault | ORD, 23 mi | MDW, 29 mi |
| Arcada Theatre Hotels near Arcada Theatre | ORD, 21 mi | MDW, 30 mi |
| NOW Arena Hotels near NOW Arena | ORD, 17 mi | MDW, 31 mi |
| Rialto Square Theatre Hotels near Rialto Square Theatre Airports near Rialto Square Theatre | MDW, 25 mi | ORD, 33 mi |
| The Forge - Joliet Hotels near The Forge - Joliet | MDW, 25 mi | ORD, 32 mi |
| Sandwich Opera House Performing Arts Theater Hotels near Sandwich Opera House Performing Arts Theater | ORD, 43 mi | RFD, 45 mi |
| Hollywood Casino - IL Hotels near Hollywood Casino - IL | MDW, 29 mi | ORD, 37 mi |
- Rialto Square Theatre is nearer MDW (25 mi) than ORD (33 mi).
- The Forge - Joliet is nearer MDW (25 mi) than ORD (32 mi).
- Hollywood Casino - IL is nearer MDW (29 mi) than ORD (37 mi).
Best airport for most Aurora events
Each upcoming event in and around Aurora counted against the first airport we list for its venue, as of Sep 24, 2026. More than one airport is first for a real share of them, so the right one depends on where you are going.
| Airport | Share of events | Of the busiest venues |
|---|---|---|
| ORD | 5 of 8, including Paramount Theatre - Aurora | |
| MDW | 3 of 8, including Rialto Square Theatre |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold.
| Venue | ORD | MDW |
|---|---|---|
| Paramount Theatre - Aurora | 26 mi | 29 mi |
| The Comedy Vault | 23 mi | 29 mi |
| Arcada Theatre | 21 mi | 30 mi |
| NOW Arena | 17 mi | 31 mi |
| Rialto Square Theatre | 33 mi | 25 mi |
| The Forge - Joliet | 32 mi | 25 mi |
| Sandwich Opera House Performing Arts Theater | 43 mi | 46 mi |
| Hollywood Casino - IL | 37 mi | 29 mi |
Flying in for an Aurora event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 83 events in and around Aurora; 78% on Fri–Sun; 64 of the 83 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Mean Girls
Paramount Theatre - Aurora, Aurora, Illinois
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Mean Girls
Paramount Theatre - Aurora, Aurora, Illinois
From about $95.00View TicketsWill Hoge
The Venue - Aurora, Aurora, Illinois
From about $66.00View Tickets- From about $103.00View Tickets
Mean Girls
Paramount Theatre - Aurora, Aurora, Illinois
From about $103.00View Tickets- From about $94.00View Tickets
Mean Girls
Paramount Theatre - Aurora, Aurora, Illinois
From about $94.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Mean Girls
- Sep 26: Mean Girls
- Sep 27: Mean Girls
- Sep 30: Mean Girls
- Oct 1: Mean Girls
- Oct 2: Mean Girls
- Oct 3: Mean Girls
Flying in to Aurora: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Paramount Theatre - Aurora it is ORD, 26 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Compare the airports at once. Search CHI instead of one airport to see fares into the Aurora airports it covers side by side.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is nearest most Aurora venues?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 84% of upcoming events in and around Aurora (as of Sep 24, 2026); MDW for 16%. Distances are straight lines from each venue.
How many events are in Aurora in the next 30 days?
83 in and around Aurora in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 78% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 64 of the 83 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
What is the closest airport to Aurora?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Aurora, 26 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists MDW (29 miles) and RFD (50 miles).
How many airports serve Aurora?
StubOrder lists 3 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Aurora: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Airlines also sell CHI as one code covering several Aurora airports, and the search form accepts it.
Which airport is best for The Comedy Vault?
The closest airport to The Comedy Vault is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 23 miles away in a straight line; Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 29 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How far is ORD from downtown Aurora?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 26 miles (42 km) from downtown Aurora in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which Aurora venues are closer to MDW?
Of the busiest Aurora venues, Rialto Square Theatre (25 mi, against 33 mi to ORD), The Forge - Joliet (25 mi, against 32 mi to ORD) and Hollywood Casino - IL (29 mi, against 37 mi to ORD) are nearer MDW than ORD in a straight line. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is best for Paramount Theatre - Aurora?
The closest airport to Paramount Theatre - Aurora is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 26 miles away in a straight line; Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 29 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
