Fort Lauderdale to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (FLL–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Fort Lauderdale to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 1,193 mi 2h 55m nonstop -1h behind 40 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between FLL and PWK, connecting options are available through 40 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
JVL ~3h 50m RSW ~4h 33m PIE ~4h 52m SRQ ~5h 3m SUA ~5h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
326
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
FLL → PWK
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Return
PWK → FLL
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
52%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric FLL→PWK MIA→PWK PBI→PWK
Distance from FLL – 21 mi 42 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 6
Weekly flights 2 2 3
Flight time 2h 55m 3h 2h 34m
Departure OTP 49% – –
Miami (MIA) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Fort Myers (RSW) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Airports within 200 miles of FLL 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 Fort Lauderdale.
FLL: EDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
1,193 mi / 1,919 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 5m.
Getting to FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

Facts

FLL–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance1,193 mi / 1,919 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h 5m. The route covers 1,193 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from FLL to PWK. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JVL, RSW, PIE, SRQ, SUA, CMH, CHS, MCO, IND, TYS, MKE, STL, ORF, CLE, GRR, RDU, DAL, NAS, IAD, MSY, ATL, PHL, RST, BNA, MSP, EWR, AUS, HYA, PVD, BOS, SAT, MIA, SLC, SNA, LAS, BZN, PHX, BFI, SFO and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from PWK to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MIA, PBI and RSW. 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 FLL to PWK

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FLL to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to PWK ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,193 miles (1,919 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JVL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA), West Palm Beach (PBI) and Fort Myers (RSW).