Golf trips from Chicago
Golf trips from Chicago sorted by how easy they are to get to. Flying nonstop or driving is what makes a long weekend work.
Chicago ranks 1st of 40 U.S. metros in our Golf Trip Nonstop Map (33 of 43 destinations nonstop to the closest airport). Embed this city's card. How often these flights arrive on time: Chicago on-time odds from our On-Time Report.
Drive-to golf trips from Chicago
| Destination | Est. drive | Budget | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Geneva Lake Geneva, Wisconsin | ~1.7 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Kohler & Whistling Straits Kohler, Wisconsin | ~3.1 hrs | $$$$ Luxury | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Sand Valley Nekoosa, Wisconsin | ~4.8 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| French Lick Indiana | ~6.5 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Northern Michigan Traverse City to Gaylord, Michigan | ~7.5 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
Road drive times from the OSRM router on OpenStreetMap data, measured from the main airport, with no traffic or stops. Add time for border crossings. See the Golf Trip Drive Map.
Nonstop golf trips from Chicago
| Destination | Fly | Flight time | When | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Algarve $$$ Premium | ORD → LIS then about 2.5 hrs drive | Year-round | TAP Air Portugal | |
| Kohler & Whistling Straits $$$$ Luxury | ORD → MKE then about 1 hr drive | 1h 00m | Year-round | American, United, Alaska, Southwest |
| Sand Valley $$$ Premium | ORD → CWA then about 1 hr drive | 1h 12m | Year-round | American |
| Muskoka $$ Moderate | ORD → YYZ then about 2 hrs drive | 1h 17m | Year-round | American, United, Air Canada, Jazz Aviation LP |
| Northern Michigan $$ Moderate | ORD → TVC then 20 min to 1.5 hrs drive | 1h 19m | Year-round | American, United |
| French Lick $$ Moderate | ORD → SDF then about 1.5 hrs drive | 1h 28m | Year-round | American, United |
| Nemacolin $$$$ Luxury | ORD → PIT then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 1h 34m | Year-round | United, American, Delta |
| Big Cedar Lodge $$$ Premium | ORD → SGF then about 1 hr drive | 1h 44m | Year-round | American |
| Myrtle Beach $ Value | MDW → MYR then about 10 min to central Myrtle Beach, about 20 min to the Dunes and TPC, about 35 min to Barefoot (North Myrtle Beach) or Caledonia (Pawleys Island) drive | 1h 52m | Year-round | Southwest |
| Turning Stone $$ Moderate | ORD → SYR then about 35 min drive | 1h 56m | Year-round | American, United, Delta |
| Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail $ Value | ORD → BHM then varies by site drive | 1h 56m | Year-round | American, United |
| Reynolds Lake Oconee $$$$ Luxury | ORD → ATL then about 1.5 hrs drive | 2h 01m | Year-round | Delta, United, American, Frontier |
| Pinehurst $$$ Premium | ORD → RDU then about 1 hr 15 min (74 miles) drive | 2h 07m | Year-round | United, American, Frontier, JetBlue |
| Williamsburg $$ Moderate | ORD → RIC then about 45 min drive | 2h 09m | Year-round | American, United |
| Bethpage State Park $ Value | ORD → LGA then about 45 min drive | 2h 13m | Year-round | United, American, Delta, Spirit |
| Kiawah Island $$$$ Luxury | ORD → CHS then about 45 min drive | 2h 17m | Year-round | American, United, Delta |
| Hilton Head $$$ Premium | ORD → SAV then about 1 hr drive | 2h 17m | Year-round | United, American |
| Cape Cod $$ Moderate | ORD → BOS then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 2h 25m | Year-round | United, American, Delta, JetBlue |
| Sea Island $$$$ Luxury | ORD → JAX then about 1 hr 15 min drive | 2h 28m | Year-round | United, American |
| Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass $$$$ Luxury | ORD → JAX then about 40 min drive | 2h 28m | Year-round | United, American |
| Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco $$$ Premium | ORD → DFW then about 35 to 45 min to Frisco, about 15 min to Grapevine drive | 2h 35m | Year-round | American, United, Frontier, Spirit |
| Streamsong $$$ Premium | ORD → TPA then about 1.5 hrs drive | 2h 44m | Year-round | United, American, Spirit, Southwest |
| Nebraska Sand Hills $$ Moderate | ORD → DEN then about 3 hrs 15 min to Bayside, about 6 hrs to The Prairie Club drive | 2h 44m | Year-round | United, American, Southwest, Frontier |
| Orlando $$ Moderate | ORD → MCO then 20 to 40 min drive | 2h 44m | Year-round | United, American, Southwest, Spirit |
| Texas Hill Country $$$ Premium | ORD → AUS then about 30 min to Barton Creek, about 1 hr to Horseshoe Bay drive | 2h 49m | Year-round | United, American, Southwest, Frontier |
| Houston $$ Moderate | ORD → IAH then about 25 min to The Woodlands, about 35 to 45 min to Memorial Park drive | 2h 49m | Year-round | United, American, Spirit, Frontier |
| The Broadmoor $$$$ Luxury | ORD → COS then about 20 min drive | 2h 56m | Year-round | United, American |
| Park City & Salt Lake City $$ Moderate | ORD → SLC then about 45 min to Park City, about 1 hr to Midway drive | 3h 34m | Year-round | United, American, Delta |
| Scottsdale $$$ Premium | ORD → PHX then about 30 min drive | 3h 49m | Year-round | American, United, Southwest, Frontier |
| Las Vegas $$$ Premium | ORD → LAS then 15–45 min drive | 3h 59m | Year-round | United, American, Southwest, Spirit |
| St. George $$ Moderate | ORD → LAS then about 2 hrs drive | 3h 59m | Year-round | United, American, Southwest, Spirit |
| Gamble Sands $$$ Premium | ORD → GEG then about 2.5 hrs drive | 4h 08m | Year-round | American, United, Alaska |
| Bend $$$ Premium | ORD → PDX then about 3 hrs drive | 4h 28m | Year-round | United, American, Alaska |
| Pebble Beach & Monterey $$$$ Luxury | MDW → SJC then about 1.25 hrs drive | 4h 30m | Year-round | Southwest |
| Los Cabos $$$ Premium | ORD → SJD then 15–45 min drive | 4h 38m | Year-round | American, United |
| The Greenbrier $$$ Premium | ORD → LWB then about 15 min drive | 1h 47m | Seasonal: Mar–Oct | Regional carrier |
| Vail Valley & Summit County $$$ Premium | ORD → EGE then about 35 min to Vail drive | 3h 06m | Seasonal: Jun–Sep, Jan–Apr | United, American |
| Cabot Cape Breton $$$$ Luxury | ORD → YHZ then about 3 hrs drive | 3h 20m | Seasonal: May–Sep | American, United |
| Palm Springs $$ Moderate | ORD → PSP then 15–40 min drive | 4h 21m | Seasonal: Sep–May | American, United |
| Bandon Dunes $$$$ Luxury | ORD → EUG then about 2.5 hrs drive | 4h 33m | Seasonal: May–Jul | United |
| Southwest Ireland $$$$ Luxury | ORD → SNN then 30 min to 3 hrs drive | 7h 18m | Seasonal: May–Sep | United |
| St Andrews & Fife $$$$ Luxury | ORD → EDI then about 1–1.5 hrs drive | 7h 42m | Seasonal: May–Oct | United |
| Maui $$$$ Luxury | ORD → OGG then 30–60 min drive | 9h 10m | Seasonal: Dec–Apr | United |
Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics, T-100 Segment (all carriers), 2025-08 to 2026-07. Nonstop = at least 6 flights a month each way in at least 2 months. Flight time is average gate-to-gate. Schedules change, so confirm on Google Flights.
FAQ
What golf destinations can you fly nonstop to from Chicago?
From ORD / MDW, there were nonstop flights to the airports serving The Algarve, Kohler & Whistling Straits, Sand Valley, Muskoka, Northern Michigan, French Lick, Nemacolin, Big Cedar Lodge, Myrtle Beach, Turning Stone, Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Pinehurst, Williamsburg, Bethpage State Park, Kiawah Island, Hilton Head, Cape Cod, Sea Island, Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass, Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco, Streamsong, Nebraska Sand Hills, Orlando, Texas Hill Country, Houston, The Broadmoor, Park City & Salt Lake City, Scottsdale, Las Vegas, St. George, Gamble Sands, Bend, Pebble Beach & Monterey, Los Cabos, The Greenbrier, Vail Valley & Summit County, Cabot Cape Breton, Palm Springs, Bandon Dunes, Southwest Ireland, St Andrews & Fife, Maui during 2025-08 to 2026-07 (U.S. DOT data). Seasonal routes are noted on this page.
What is the best golf weekend trip from Chicago?
For a long weekend, keep travel under about 3 hours each way. Drivable: Lake Geneva (~1.7 hrs), Kohler & Whistling Straits (~3.1 hrs), Sand Valley (~4.8 hrs). Short nonstop flights: Kohler & Whistling Straits, Sand Valley, Muskoka, Northern Michigan.
How current is this flight data?
It comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's T-100 data for 2025-08 to 2026-07. Airlines add and cut routes often, especially seasonal ones, so check current schedules on Google Flights before you book.