Detroit to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (DTW–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–PWK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→PWK | TOL→PWK | CLE→PWK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 49 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | ~1 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 45m | 0h 42m | 0h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · PWK: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
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.
DTW–PWK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 233 miles (375 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL), Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).