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

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Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

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Los Angeles to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Route information for LAX to PWK.
1,743 mi 3h 20m nonstop +2h ahead

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → PWK
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
PWK → LAX
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

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

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric LAX→PWK LGB→PWK BUR→PWK
Distance from LAX 17 mi 18 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 26m 3h 49m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Chicago Executive Airport.

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 20m gate to gate.
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.

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 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take about 3h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,743 miles.
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, BUR and SNA. 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 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 is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,743 miles (2,805 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).