Orlando to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (MCO–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Orlando to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,015 mi 2h 25m nonstop -1h behind 38 1-stop hubs

MCO–PWK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TWY leads the route. The flight covers 1,015 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–PWK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0 62%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
352
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCO → PWK
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Return
PWK → MCO
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric MCO→PWK PIE→PWK SRQ→PWK
Distance from MCO 91 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 3 1 1
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 43m 2h 46m
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Chicago Executive Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Orlando.
MCO: EDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
1,015 mi / 1,634 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 2h 39m.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

MCO–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance1,015 mi / 1,634 km
Flight time2h 25m to 2h 39m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 2h 39m. The route covers 1,015 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TWY.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from MCO to PWK. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, CHS, CMH, IND, MKE, TYS, SUA, RSW, SRQ, CLE, GRR, RDU, ORF, PBI, OKC, DAL, IAD, ATL, MSY, PHL, FLL, AUS, RST, STL, BNA, MSP, NAS, MIA, EWR, PVD, BOS, HYA, SAT, PHX, SLC, SNA, LAS and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from PWK to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIE and SRQ. 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 MCO to PWK

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected by nonstop service from TWY. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCO to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to PWK ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,015 miles (1,634 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).