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

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732 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 14m AAADB6 → LF Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
732 mi 1h 42m nonstop -1h behind

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

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All flights from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to New York flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
FLL ~7h 14m
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
LGA → PWK
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Return
PWK → LGA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays →
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 TEB→PWK
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 7
Weekly flights – – 10
Flight time 1h 42m 1h 49m 1h 38m
Departure OTP 59% – –
New York (JFK) 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 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 gate to gate.
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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 732 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 LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, 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 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 is about 1 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 732 miles (1,177 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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