West Palm Beach to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PBI–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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West Palm Beach to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 Flights/wk 1,154 mi 2h 34m nonstop -1h behind 37 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PBI and PWK, connecting options are available through 37 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PBI to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
MSY ~4h 10m MKE ~4h 20m CMH ~4h 31m IND ~4h 38m TYS ~4h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
268
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PBI → PWK
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Return
PWK → PBI
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PBI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling from West Palm Beach

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric PBI→PWK FLL→PWK MIA→PWK
Distance from PBI – 42 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 3
Weekly flights 3 2 2
Flight time 2h 34m 2h 55m 3h
Departure OTP 46% – –
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Miami (MIA) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Fort Myers (RSW) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Airports within 200 miles of PBI 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 West Palm Beach.
PBI: EDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
1,154 mi / 1,857 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 34m to 2h 57m.
Facts

PBI–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Palm Beach to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance1,154 mi / 1,857 km
Flight time2h 34m to 2h 57m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights3 out / 1 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: PBI
Full namePalm Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 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 PBI to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Beach International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 2h 34m to 2h 57m. The route covers 1,154 miles.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from PBI to PWK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, MKE, CMH, IND, TYS, RSW, BNA, PIE, RDU, SRQ, NAS, MCO, CHS, IAD, ORF, GRR, FLL, CLE, STL, PHL, ATL, RST, DAL, OKC, MSP, PVD, AUS, EWR, BOS, SAT, PHX, LAS, SLC, BZN, SNA, SFO and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind West Palm Beach.
Yes, return flights from PWK to PBI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLL, MIA and RSW. 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 PBI to PWK

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PBI to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PBI to PWK ranges from 2 hours 34 minutes to 2 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,154 miles (1,857 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (MIA) and Fort Myers (RSW).