Which Chicago Airport is best to fly or closest to City?

Chicago Midway International airport is the closest to the city centre, just 11.2 miles from central Chicago, using the fast public transport will get you to the city in 20-25 minutes by CTA Orange Train Line. O'Hare International is the second closest airport to the city located 20.4 miles away and the fastest public transport (CTA Blue Train Line) takes 45 minutes. The furthest from the city centre is Chicago Rockford airport which is located 87 miles away from central Chicago and its fastest means of public transfer is the RMTD bus line 7 which takes passengers to the Rockford station where they can get buses to central Chicago. This is not a convenient way to travel for passengers with a lot of luggage and plenty young children.
Compare airport distances and transfer times to the center of Chicago by public transport below.

Distance to Central Chicago:
Midway Airport: 11.2 miles / 18 km
O'Hare Airport: 20.4 miles / 33 km
Rockford Airport:87 miles / 140 km

Midway Airport to the Central Chicago Journey Times:
By Train (CTA Orange Line): 20-25 minutes
By Bus (Airport Shuttle): 15-40 minutes
By Taxi: 20-30 minutes

O'Hare Airport to Central Chicago Journey Times:
By Train ( METRA Rail & CTA Bkue Line): 35-45 minutes
By Bus (Airport Shuttle): 25-90 minutes
By Taxi: 25-90 minutes

Rockford Airport to Central Chicago Journey Times:
By Bus (RMTD Line 7): 90 minutes
By Taxi: 90 minutes

Deciding which airport is best to fly greatly depends on the destination you are departing from, the airport and airline also determines which airport you will arrive into in Chicago.
Chicago Midway is the second air-hub and also the closest airport serving Chicago city. It is easy to get to central Chicago from this airport and also to see the top attractions in the city such as Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago, Cloud Gate, Buckingham Fountain, Willis Tower, Grant Park, Chicago Theatre, Shedd Aquarium, Chicago Riverwalk, Rookery Building, Michigan Avenue Bridge, Chicago Water Tower and many more. The airport is served by a limited number of airlines with domestic flights within America and some international flights to South America the Caribbean islands. Airlines include Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Porter Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Continental Airlines. Chicago Midway airport benefits from its fast direct public transport links to the city such as the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train lines and airport shuttle buses. It will take you 20-25 minutes by train and 40 minutes by bus depending on traffic conditions from the airport to central Chicago. Based on the fact this airport is closer to the city centre makes it the best choice for business travellers coming into Chicago through this hub. It has shorter passenger transfer, less crowd compared to the primary O'Hare international airport.
O'Hare airport is the main airport in Chicago, it is the second closest to the city centre and most major airlines operate from this air hub with long and short haul flights to most major cities in the world. Some these airlines include Lufthansa, United, Air Canada, Delta, American Airlines, Frontier, Iberia, Japan Airlines, JetBlue Airlines, Virgin America, Air France, Air India, Alitalia, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Qatar Airways, SAS, SWISS, Turkish Airlines and many more. This the best airport if you are flying into Chicago from far destinations like Asia, Africa, Europe and son on, the airport is served by fast public transport services such as direct CTA train lines, Chicago airport shuttles and buses to the city centre. As the primary airport, it handles more flights giving travellers more options for airlines and other travel options, it is not too far from the city centre at 20.4 km and it takes 35-45 minutes by train, 25-90 minutes by bus to central Chicago. O'Hare airport is also very convenient for travellers with a lot of luggage and a bit of time to spare on transfers.
Rockford Airport is the furthest from the city centre at 140 km. This is a smaller airport compared to Midway and O'Hare airports, so it handles less flights and is served by very few airlines such as Allegiant Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and DirectAir with flights to a limited number of destinations. Rockford airport lacks shopping and lounges for passengers, only one dining is available at the airport. It is a cheap airport but very inconvenient for travellers with a lot of luggage andor travelling with young children as you have to transfer to Rockford centre to get a bus or train to central Chicago. Alternatively, taxis are a better means of transfer from the airport but cost a lot and transfer journey time takes up to 2 hours. Use this airport only if you are travelling on a budget and if you have a lot of time to spare for the long transfers. It is most suitable for backpack travellers and tourists and students.

The distance from any airport to its city centre, transfer journey times, and good transport links determines greatly which airport is better than the other. All three airports serving Chicago handle both domestic and international flights, but Chicago Midway is to some extent better than O'Hare and Rockford airports. Its good transport link makes it possible for passengers to be in central Chicago in just 25 minutes by train and 40 minutes by bus. It handles less passengers than the main airport O'Hare meaning fewer delays and queues at the airport. This is a better airport if you are travelling into Chicago from nearby destinations like South America and the Caribbean Islands. For travellers who would also like to see sights during their free time, Midway airport is a better option.

Cloud Gate is a silver sculpture made of stainless steel by the Indian-born British artist Sir Anish Kapoor. It is located in front of the AT&T Plaza at the Millennium Park in Chicago, it is just 20.2 km from the airport using the CTA train (Orange line) which takes 36 minutes for a $2-$4 fare. Taxi and Uber are the fastest means of transport and cost $40-$50 by taxi and $16-$23 by Uber. Other attractions in the city includes Willis Tower, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, John Hancock Center, The Art Institute of Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, The Field Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo, Adler Planetarium, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Wrigley Field, Willis Tower Skydeck, Buckingham Fountain, 360 CHICAGO, Chicago Water Tower, Crown Fountain, Chicago Architecture Center, Chicago Riverwalk, Brookfield Zoo, The Chicago Theatre, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Chinatown, Chicago Cultural Center, Soldier Field, Chicago Children's Museum, Garfield Park Conservatory, Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Maggie Daley Park, Lincoln Park Conservatory, and many more.

From Chicago Midway Airport by:
Train (CTA Orange line):$2.25 single - https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/ Train runs every 10 minutes from 4 a.m.-1 a.m daily.
Bus (Chicago Airport Shuttle):$17-$22 single -http://www.chicago-airport-shuttle.com/Bus runs every 15 minutes from 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m daily.
Taxi: $35-$45-http://303taxi.com/Available 24/7.
Uber:$15-$21 - https://www.uber.com/global/en/price-estimate//Available on demand.
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From O'Hare Airport by:
Train (CTA Blue Line):$5 single - https://www.transitchicago.com/blueline/ Train runs every 3-15 minutes 24/7.
Bus (Chicago Airport Shuttle):$27-$30
single-http://www.chicago-airport-shuttle.com/Bus runs every 10-15 minutes from 24/7.
Taxi: $55-$70 -http://303taxi.com/Available 24/7.
Uber:$23-$35 - https://www.uber.com/global/en/price-estimate// Available on demand.
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From Rockford Airport by:
Limo (Airport Shuttle Limo):$290 -https://rockfordlimo.com/ Available on demand.
Bus (RMTD Line 7 + Line 11): $20-$30 https://rmtd.org/ Bus runs daily.
Taxi: $150-$200 -http://www.303taxi.com/local/rockford.htmlAvailable 24/7.
Uber:$100-$140 - https://www.uber.com/global/en/price-estimate//Available on demand.
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Hotel prices can vary greatly depending on how far in advance you book, the demand for rooms, and which hotel you book but the prices below will give you a rough idea and you can do further research and hotel booking at https://www.tripindicator.com/hotel.html
Midway Airport Hotels:From $101 per night.
O'Hare Airport Hotels: From $125per night
Rockford Airport Hotels: From $59per night

All of the airports mentioned offer competitive prices and a range of cars to suit your needs. Prices are based on the type of car, driver age, length of hire, and demand but you can get a rough idea for each airport below.

Chicago Midway Airport Car Rental:
Economy cars (Hyundai Accent, Chevrolet Aveo, Kia Rio): $205per week
Intermediate cars (Dodge Avenger, Toyota Corolla, Vw Jetta): $222per week
Compare prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/car-hire/chicago-midway-airport.html

Chicago O'Hare Airport Car Rental:
Economy cars (Hyundai Accent, Chevrolet Aveo, Kia Rio): $205per week
Intermediate cars (Dodge Avenger, Toyota Corolla, Vw Jetta): $222per week
Compare Prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/car-hire/chicago-ohare-airport.html

Chicago Rockford Airport Car Rental:
Economy cars (Kia Rio, Chevrolet Aveo, Mazda 2):$209 per week
Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Vw Jetta): $225 per week
Compare Prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/car-rental.html