New York to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (JFK–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New York to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 738 mi 1h 49m nonstop -1h behind 63 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and PWK, connecting options are available through 63 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to PWK.
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One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
238
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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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 EWR→PWK
Distance from JFK – 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 – –
Flight time 1h 49m 1h 42m 2h 5m
Departure OTP 72% – –
New York (LGA) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Newark (EWR) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) 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.
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)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
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 approximately 1h 49m. The route covers 738 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from JFK to PWK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, YYZ, PIT, CMH, BDL, MKE, PHL, CLE, IAD, SUS, IND, ORF, TYS, BOS, LGA, OMA, PVD, RDU, BNA, HYA, CLT, MSP, SAV, CHS, OKC, ATL, SUA, MCO, MSY, DFW, SRQ, RSW, COS, FLL, DAL, MIA, IAH, AUS, NAS, SAT, DEN, MBJ, SLC, BZN, PHX, LAS, LGB, VNY, OAK, PSP, SAN, SJC, SNA, EWR, SJD, LAX, ANC, SFO, BCN, TPA, SJU, PBI and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, EWR and ABE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ranges from 1 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 738 miles (1,188 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Newark (EWR) and Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE).