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

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Austin to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 986 mi 2h 10m nonstop 72 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between AUS and PWK, connecting options are available through 72 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
72
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
194
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Alternatives

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

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric AUS→PWK SAT→PWK IAH→PWK
Distance from AUS – 67 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 – –
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 24m 2h 16m
Departure OTP 68% – –
San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Houston (IAH) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Houston (HOU) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 0 hours the same as Austin.
AUS: CDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
986 mi / 1,586 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m.
Getting to AUS

CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.

Facts

AUS–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance986 mi / 1,586 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections72 hubs
Origin: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 986 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from AUS to PWK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, UES, OKC, GYY, RST, ADS, DFW, STL, DAL, MKE, TUL, MDW, HOU, IND, SUS, BNA, IAH, GRR, MSY, CLE, CMH, YYZ, TYS, MSP, SAV, LGA, PIT, COS, CHS, PIE, ATL, CLT, BDL, IAD, RDU, DEN, ABE, SRQ, ORF, MCO, RSW, TUS, SUA, PVD, PHL, PBI, BZN, PHX, NAS, FLL, SLC, LAS, EWR, MIA, BOS, SJD, PSP, JFK, VNY, SAN, LGB, SNA, LAX, OAK, SJC, BFI, SJU, SFO, ANC, TPA, HND and NTR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PWK to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAT, IAH and HOU. 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 AUS to PWK

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AUS to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to PWK ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 986 miles (1,586 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).