Houston to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (IAH–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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~6h 57m ADAVF9 → 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.
935 mi 2h 16m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and PWK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore IAH Routes PWK Routes IAH Live Flights PWK Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
FLL ~6h 57m
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
IAH → PWK
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Return
PWK → IAH
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

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

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric IAH→PWK HOU→PWK AUS→PWK
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 4
Weekly flights – 1 2
Flight time 2h 16m 2h 12m 2h 2m
Departure OTP 40% – –
Houston (HOU) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Austin (AUS) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH 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.
IAH: CDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
935 mi / 1,504 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 16m gate to gate.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance935 mi / 1,504 km
Flight time2h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take about 2h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 935 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from PWK to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU 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 IAH to PWK

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to PWK is about 2 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 935 miles (1,504 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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