New York to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (JFK–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–PWK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling from New York
| Metric | JFK→PWK | LGA→PWK | TEB→PWK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 16 |
| Weekly flights | ~1 | – | 6 |
| Flight time | 1h 43m | 1h 42m | 1h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 16% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · PWK: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–PWK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to PWK
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
JFK to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to PWK is about 1 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 738 miles (1,188 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).