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

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Houston to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
935 mi 2h 16m nonstop 65 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and PWK, connecting options are available through 65 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
225
Candidates
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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 0 3 4
Weekly flights 0 1 1
Flight time 2h 16m 2h 6m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 29% – –
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.
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 connections65 hubs
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 approximately 2h 16m. The route covers 935 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, DAL, SUS, STL, DFW, MKE, IND, MDW, AUS, TUL, OMA, MSY, BNA, CMH, GRR, SAT, MSP, TYS, CLE, PIT, YYZ, SAV, CHS, ATL, RDU, PIE, CLT, COS, IAD, ORF, MCO, SRQ, RSW, PHL, DEN, LGA, BDL, TUS, FLL, EWR, PHX, MIA, BOS, SLC, JFK, VNY, NAS, LAS, SJD, PSP, BZN, MBJ, SAN, NTR, BFI, SNA, OAK, LAX, SJC, SFO, ANC, TPA, SJU, PBI and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ranges from 2 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 935 miles (1,504 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).