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EKN to UGN: distance & flight time
Elkins (Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field) → Chicago (Waukegan National Airport)
485 mi
781 km · 422 nm
1h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
485 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 31m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- EKN — Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field · Elkins, United States
- UGN — Waukegan National Airport · Chicago, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near EKN
Near UGN
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport31 mi away
- ENW · Kenosha Regional Airport12 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport21 mi away
- RAC · John H Batten Airport24 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is EKN from UGN?
The flight distance from Elkins (EKN) to Chicago (UGN) is 485 miles (781 km, 422 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from EKN to UGN?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 31m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from EKN to UGN?
Nonstop service on EKN–UGN depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 1h 31m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Elkins and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Elkins.
What is the cheapest way to fly from EKN to UGN?
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Why are some EKN to UGN fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain EKN–UGN tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.