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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~7h 21m ADAFAT → LF Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
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New York to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
738 mi 1h 49m nonstop -1h behind

JFK–PWK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
FLL ~7h 21m
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
JFK → PWK
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
Return
PWK → JFK
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling from New York

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric JFK→PWK LGA→PWK TEB→PWK
Distance from JFK – 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 7
Weekly flights – – 8
Flight time 1h 49m 1h 42m 1h 38m
Departure OTP 36% – –
New York (LGA) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Newark (EWR) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK 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 New York.
JFK: EDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
738 mi / 1,188 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 49m gate to gate.
Getting to JFK

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.

Facts

JFK–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance738 mi / 1,188 km
Flight time1h 49m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take about 1h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 738 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from PWK to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, TEB and EWR. 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 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 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 738 miles (1,188 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).