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

EWR Airport Page →
718 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule No service Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

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On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
EWR → PWK
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
PWK → EWR
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →

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

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric EWR→PWK TEB→PWK LGA→PWK
Distance from EWR 13 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 20 1
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 1h 51m 1h 43m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Chicago Executive Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Newark.
EWR: EDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
718 mi / 1,155 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m gate to gate.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

EWR–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance718 mi / 1,155 km
Flight time1h 51m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take about 1h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 718 miles.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Newark.
Yes, return flights from PWK to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, LGA and JFK. 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 EWR to PWK

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

EWR to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to PWK is about 1 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 718 miles (1,155 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and New York (JFK).