Distance From Purdue University Airport to Waukegan National Airport, LAF - UGN Distance

The distance from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Waukegan National Airport (UGN) is 148 miles or 237 kilometers or 128 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from West Lafayette ( United States ) to Chicago/Waukegan ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between West Lafayette and Chicago/Waukegan takes around 0 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Purdue University Airport, West Lafayette, United States to Waukegan National Airport, Chicago/Waukegan, United States is 0 hours 20 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LAF - UGN

Kilometers		237 km
Statute Miles		148 miles
Nautical Miles		128 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 20 minutes

Purdue University Airport to Waukegan National Airport Flight Route Map - LAF to UGN Flight Path

Location of Purdue University Airport & Waukegan National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view West Lafayette to Chicago/Waukegan nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between West Lafayette, United States and Chicago/Waukegan, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between West Lafayette, United States and Chicago/Waukegan, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LAF - UGN

Time difference between West Lafayette (United States) and Chicago/Waukegan (United States) is 1 Hours.
Chicago/Waukegan time is 1 Hours behind West Lafayette.

Location	Local Time
West Lafayette (United States)	2025-12-13, 21:51:18 EST
Chicago/Waukegan (United States)	2025-12-13, 20:51:18 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Purdue University Airport (LAF / KLAF) West Lafayette, United States

Destination

Waukegan National Airport (UGN / KUGN) Chicago/Waukegan, United States