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 1h 6m nonstop +1h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between AUS and PWK, connecting options are available through 35 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
35
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
OKC ~3h 23m DAL ~3h 26m MKE ~4h 29m IND ~4h 42m MSP ~4h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
328
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → PWK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
PWK → AUS
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →
Alternatives

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

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric AUS→PWK SAT→PWK
Distance from AUS – 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 6m 2h 24m
Departure OTP 100% –
San Antonio (SAT) 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
+1h
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
AUS: MDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
986 mi / 1,586 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 6m.
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 time1h 6m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 1h 6m. 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 OKC, DAL, MKE, IND, MSP, GRR, MSY, CMH, STL, CHS, SLC, ATL, RDU, BNA, IAD, PHL, SRQ, RSW, MCO, PVD, PHX, SUA, PBI, FLL, NAS, EWR, LAS, BOS, MIA, BFI, SNA, BZN, SFO, ANC and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
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. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 1 hours 6 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

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT).