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

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233 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~7h 12m AFAMDL → LF Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
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Detroit to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
233 mi 0h 41m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–PWK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
FLL ~7h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
DTW → PWK
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Return
PWK → DTW
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Alternatives

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

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric DTW→PWK CLE→PWK GRR→PWK
Distance from DTW – 95 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 1
Weekly flights ~1 1 –
Flight time 0h 41m 0h 52m 0h 30m
Departure OTP 65% – –
Cleveland (CLE) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Grand Rapids (GRR) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Airports within 200 miles of DTW 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 behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
233 mi / 375 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 41m gate to gate.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

Facts

DTW–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance233 mi / 375 km
Flight time0h 41m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take about 0h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 233 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Nearby alternatives include CLE and GRR. 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 DTW to PWK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to PWK is about 0 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 233 miles (375 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).