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

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Philadelphia to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Route information for PHL to PWK.
678 mi 1h 53m nonstop -1h behind

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → PWK
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
PWK → PHL
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

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

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric PHL→PWK ABE→PWK EWR→PWK
Distance from PHL 55 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights
Flight time 1h 53m 1h 48m 1h 54m
Departure OTP 66%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Chicago Executive Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
678 mi / 1,090 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m gate to gate.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance678 mi / 1,090 km
Flight time1h 53m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take about 1h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 678 miles.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from PWK to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ABE, EWR and BWI. 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 PHL to PWK

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PHL to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to PWK is about 1 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 678 miles (1,090 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).