The welcoming destination of Oak Lawn is a great choice if you’ve been thinking about a vacation with the kids. The baseball games, musical theater, and restaurants are just a few things that make this an attractive family vacation spot. Fly into Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is the closest airport, or Chicago O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), which is located 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from the city center.