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

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Denver to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 887 mi 1h 56m nonstop +1h ahead 68 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DEN and PWK, connecting options are available through 68 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
229
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Alternatives

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

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric DEN→PWK COS→PWK
Distance from DEN – 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 1h 56m 1h 54m
Departure OTP 68% –
Colorado Springs (COS) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Airports within 200 miles of DEN 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 Denver.
DEN: MDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
887 mi / 1,428 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

Facts

DEN–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance887 mi / 1,428 km
Flight time1h 56m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 1h 56m. The route covers 887 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DEN to PWK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, OMA, MKE, STL, MSP, COS, MDW, GRR, IND, SUS, TUL, DFW, DAL, CMH, BNA, CLE, YYZ, TYS, PIT, SLC, AUS, HOU, SAT, PHX, MSY, IAH, TUS, LAS, SAV, IAD, BZN, RDU, ABE, ATL, VNY, CLT, CHS, PHL, ORF, LGA, PSP, BDL, SAN, LGB, EWR, BOS, OAK, SRQ, JFK, MCO, SNA, PVD, SJC, LAX, RSW, SUA, SJD, PBI, FLL, MIA, BFI, NAS, SFO, MBJ, ANC, TPA, HND and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from PWK to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include COS. 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 DEN to PWK

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DEN to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to PWK ranges from 1 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 887 miles (1,428 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 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 Colorado Springs (COS).