Atlanta to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (ATL–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Atlanta to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 615 mi 1h 44m nonstop -1h behind 40 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ATL and PWK, connecting options are available through 40 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to PWK.
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One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
527
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ATL → PWK
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Return
PWK → ATL
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling from Atlanta

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric ATL→PWK TYS→PWK
Distance from ATL 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 1h 44m 1h 34m
Departure OTP 43%
Airports within 200 miles of ATL with service to Chicago Executive Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
ATL: EDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
615 mi / 990 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m.
Getting to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

ATL–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance615 mi / 990 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 1h 44m. The route covers 615 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ATL to PWK.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, IND, CMH, TYS, GRR, CLE, CHS, RDU, DAL, IAD, ORF, OKC, PHL, MSP, STL, BNA, MSY, PIE, AUS, MCO, SRQ, EWR, RSW, PBI, PVD, BOS, FLL, SAT, COS, NAS, MIA, SLC, PHX, LAS, BZN, SNA, BFI, SFO, ANC and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
Nearby alternatives include TYS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ATL to PWK

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ATL to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to PWK ranges from 1 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 615 miles (990 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MKE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).