Los Angeles to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (LAX–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Los Angeles to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,743 mi 3h 13m nonstop +2h ahead 67 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LAX and PWK, connecting options are available through 67 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
366
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric LAX→PWK LGB→PWK SNA→PWK
Distance from LAX – 17 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 0 – 1
Flight time 3h 13m 3h 24m 3h 39m
Departure OTP 82% – –
Long Beach (LGB) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · San Diego (SAN) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
1,743 mi / 2,805 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 13m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance1,743 mi / 2,805 km
Flight time3h 13m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 3h 13m. The route covers 1,743 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYY, OKC, MKE, VNY, COS, SUS, LGB, PSP, LAS, PHX, OMA, SLC, TUS, SAN, MSP, SNA, MDW, STL, DFW, DEN, OAK, TUL, IND, SJC, TYS, AUS, SAT, BNA, HOU, SAV, ADS, SFO, CMH, DAL, MSY, YYZ, IAH, CLE, PIT, BZN, SJD, ATL, BFI, IAD, RDU, PIE, CLT, SUA, PHL, ORF, MCO, RSW, EWR, BOS, HYA, JFK, FLL, NAS, LGA, PVD, MIA, NTR, ANC, BCN, TPA, PBI and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from PWK to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, SNA and SAN. 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 LAX to PWK

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAX to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to PWK ranges from 3 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,743 miles (2,805 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GYY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).