The sky-scraped city of Chicago is home to many booming industries in technology, finance, and retail, making it one of the largest cities in the United States. It’s a popular destination because of its attractions such as the Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, and its famous Navy Pier. It is one of the most visited cities in the country having over 52 million international and domestic visitors last year. In order to serve all those travelers, Chicago has a large network of airports that serve the city. Its main airport O’Hare International, is part of a select group of airports that offer over 200 destinations worldwide.

There are at least five main airports that are centrally located several miles away from “The Loop”, also known as downtown Chicago according to most locals. These airports are O’Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway, Gary Chicago International airport, Chicago Executive Airport, and Waukegan National Airport. While O’Hare International (ORD) is one of the busiest airports in the U.S., There are other options that are better suited for traveling on a chartered jet such as Chicago Executive and Waukegan National Airport. These airports are chosen for their convenience and reputation with many top companies that base their corporate aircrafts here.

While Chicago Executive Airport is home to many corporation’s aircrafts and charters, another popular option for both businesses individuals would be Chicago Midway International airport. Likely because it’s situated only 8 miles away from The Chicago Loop. Having all of these options makes things nice and easy when you’re planning your next trip to Chicago for a meeting, event, or just to explore the city.