Northbrook • North Shore • Northwest Suburbs
Drive Times to O’Hare, Midway & Chicago Executive
How far is the airport from your town, and how long is the drive? Distances and approximate drive times from 14 towns Vanmarc serves, to all three airports.
24/7 by reservation. Flights tracked, pickup time set with you.
Route Map
One Base in Northbrook. Every Airport Within Reach.
Tap a town, downtown Chicago or a Chicago university on the map, or pick one below, to see the drive to O’Hare, Midway and Chicago Executive.
All Towns
Distance and Drive Time to Each Airport
Miles and approximate drive time without traffic, from each town to the three airports Vanmarc serves.
| Town | O’Hare (ORD) | Midway (MDW) | Chicago Executive (PWK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook | 14.6 mi · 18 min | 33.9 mi · 55 min | 5.6 mi · 9 min |
| Glenview | 12.9 mi · 21 min | 27.8 mi · 49 min | 5.6 mi · 9 min |
| Northfield | 15.9 mi · 20 min | 29.6 mi · 50 min | 6.9 mi · 11 min |
| Wilmette | 15.9 mi · 26 min | 27.8 mi · 50 min | 11 mi · 17 min |
| Kenilworth | 17.4 mi · 28 min | 29.3 mi · 51 min | 10.6 mi · 18 min |
| Winnetka | 18.5 mi · 26 min | 30.6 mi · 53 min | 9.5 mi · 16 min |
| Glencoe | 19.2 mi · 28 min | 32.9 mi · 54 min | 9.6 mi · 17 min |
| Highland Park | 20.6 mi · 25 min | 35.6 mi · 55 min | 10.5 mi · 16 min |
| Deerfield | 17.9 mi · 20 min | 35.8 mi · 58 min | 7.8 mi · 12 min |
| Lincolnshire | 19 mi · 21 min | 40.1 mi · 1 hr | 6.3 mi · 9 min |
| Long Grove | 23.6 mi · 25 min | 46.8 mi | 7.9 mi · 13 min |
| Barrington | 24.9 mi · 28 min | 48.4 mi | 14 mi · 23 min |
| Lake Forest | 25.6 mi · 28 min | 41.6 mi · 1 hr 04 min | 15.5 mi · 21 min |
| Lake Bluff | 28.7 mi · 32 min | 44.5 mi · 1 hr 07 min | 17 mi · 24 min |
Drive times are estimates without traffic and change with the time of day, weather and the terminal. Where a time is not listed, Vanmarc confirms it when you request a quote.
Chicago
Downtown Chicago and City Universities
Miles and approximate drive time without traffic from each airport to downtown and to universities in Chicago and Evanston.
| Destination | From O’Hare | From Midway | From Chicago Executive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Chicago (the Loop) | 17.7 mi · 22 min | 10.6 mi · 19 min | 22.2 mi · 32 min |
| Northwestern University (Evanston) | 16.2 mi · 26 min | 21.4 mi · 39 min | 14.2 mi · 23 min |
| Loyola University Chicago | 14.2 mi · 22 min | 18 mi · 32 min | 17 mi · 27 min |
| DePaul University | 15 mi · 20 min | 12.5 mi · 23 min | 19.5 mi · 29 min |
| University of Illinois Chicago | 18.4 mi · 24 min | 9.4 mi · 17 min | 22.9 mi · 33 min |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | 20.8 mi · 26 min | 8.1 mi · 15 min | 25.4 mi · 36 min |
| University of Chicago | 25.2 mi · 33 min | 8.2 mi · 17 min | 29.7 mi · 43 min |
Beyond Chicago
From the Airport to Campus in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan
Vanmarc drives students, families and visiting groups from O’Hare and Midway to universities across the region. Tap a university to see the drive.
| University | State | From O’Hare | From Midway |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin–Madison | WI | 134.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min | 151 mi · 2 hr 46 min |
| Marquette University | WI | 79.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min | 91.8 mi · 1 hr 55 min |
| University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee | WI | 82.8 mi · 1 hr 32 min | 95.4 mi · 2 hr 04 min |
| Northern Illinois University | IL | 54.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min | 61.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | IL | 138.8 mi · 2 hr 55 min | 126.9 mi · 2 hr 17 min |
| Illinois State University | IL | 133 mi · 2 hr 22 min | 124.7 mi · 2 hr 15 min |
| University of Notre Dame | IN | 111.9 mi · 2 hr 04 min | 93.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min |
| Purdue University | IN | 138.2 mi · 2 hr 34 min | 121.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min |
| Valparaiso University | IN | 67.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min | 50.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min |
| Indiana University Bloomington | IN | 238.6 mi · 4 hr 33 min | 221.6 mi · 4 hr 17 min |
| Butler University | IN | 195.2 mi · 3 hr 29 min | 178.3 mi · 3 hr 13 min |
| Ball State University | IN | 221.8 mi · 4 hr 33 min | 204.9 mi · 4 hr 17 min |
| Western Michigan University | MI | 161 mi · 2 hr 51 min | 144 mi · 2 hr 35 min |
| Michigan State University | MI | 237.3 mi · 4 hr 06 min | 220.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min |
| University of Michigan | MI | 258.4 mi · 4 hr 24 min | 241.5 mi · 4 hr 08 min |
Approximate drive times without traffic. Michigan campuses and Indiana campuses except Valparaiso are on Eastern Time, one hour ahead of Chicago — arrival times are confirmed in local time when you book. Longer trips are by reservation.
Planning
How Vanmarc Sets Your Pickup Time
- Tell us the airline, flight number and departure or arrival time.
- For departures, your pickup time is set with you, with room for traffic, check-in and security.
- For arrivals, the flight is tracked, and your pickup includes 20 minutes of waiting from the scheduled time.
- Sedan, SUV or van, chosen by the number of passengers and bags.
Questions
Common Questions
How far is Northbrook from O’Hare?
About 14.6 miles, roughly 18 minutes without traffic. At rush hour it takes longer, so your pickup time is set with you when you book.
How long is the drive from Northbrook to Midway?
About 33.9 miles, roughly 55 minutes without traffic.
How close is Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) to Northbrook?
About 5.6 miles, roughly 9 minutes without traffic.
How long from Highland Park or Lake Forest to O’Hare?
Highland Park is about 20.6 miles, roughly 25 minutes; Lake Forest about 25.6 miles, roughly 28 minutes, both without traffic.
How long from Winnetka or Wilmette to O’Hare?
Winnetka is about 18.5 miles, roughly 26 minutes; Wilmette about 15.9 miles, roughly 26 minutes, without traffic.
Do you wait if my flight is late?
Flights are tracked when you book with the airline and flight number. Airport pickups include 20 minutes of waiting from the scheduled pickup time.
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Book the Ride to the Airport
Send the pickup address, the airline and flight number, the number of passengers and bags. Vanmarc confirms the vehicle, the pickup time and the price before the ride.