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

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954 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 3w ago
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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 ~6h 40m WN → LF Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 954 mi 2h 12m nonstop

HOU–PWK had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 954 miles in 2h 12m.

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All flights from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop HOU–PWK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0 – – 82% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
FLL ~6h 40m
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
HOU → PWK
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
PWK → HOU
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
Alternatives

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

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric HOU→PWK IAH→PWK AUS→PWK
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights – – 2
Flight time 2h 12m 2h 16m 2h 2m
Departure OTP 82% – –
Houston (IAH) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Austin (AUS) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 0 hours the same as Houston.
HOU: CDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
954 mi / 1,536 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance954 mi / 1,536 km
Flight time2h 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take about 2h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 954 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from HOU to PWK. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 12m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from PWK to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH and AUS. 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 HOU to PWK

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

HOU to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to PWK is about 2 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 954 miles (1,536 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).