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

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New York to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
732 mi 1h 42m nonstop -1h behind 57 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LGA and PWK, connecting options are available through 57 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
276
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.
Alternatives

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

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric LGA→PWK JFK→PWK EWR→PWK
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1 –
Flight time 1h 42m 1h 49m 2h 5m
Departure OTP 69% – –
New York (JFK) 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 LGA 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.
LGA: 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
732 mi / 1,177 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 42m.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

Facts

LGA–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance732 mi / 1,177 km
Flight time1h 42m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 1h 42m. The route covers 732 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHL, BDL, SUS, YYZ, EWR, PIT, PVD, JFK, CMH, CLE, IAD, MKE, GRR, MDW, IND, ORF, RST, BOS, STL, RDU, TYS, BNA, MSP, CLT, CHS, SAV, OMA, OKC, ATL, SUA, MCO, TUL, MSY, DFW, SRQ, RSW, FLL, HOU, IAH, MIA, DAL, NAS, AUS, DEN, LAS, PHX, SLC, BZN, LGB, SJU, VNY, OAK, SJC, BFI, SFO, PBI and TPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from PWK to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, 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 LGA to PWK

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LGA to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to PWK ranges from 1 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 732 miles (1,177 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PHL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Newark (EWR) and Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE).