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

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Philadelphia to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 678 mi 1h 27m nonstop -1h behind 36 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PHL and PWK, connecting options are available through 36 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
CLE ~4h 12m IAD ~4h 15m MKE ~4h 18m EWR ~4h 18m CMH ~4h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
495
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
PHL → PWK
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
PWK → PHL
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →
Alternatives

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

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric PHL→PWK EWR→PWK
Distance from PHL – 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 27m 2h 5m
Departure OTP 68% –
Newark (EWR) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL 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 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 27m.
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.

Facts

PHL–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance678 mi / 1,090 km
Flight time1h 27m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 1h 27m. The route covers 678 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PHL to PWK.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, IAD, MKE, EWR, CMH, GRR, ORF, IND, RDU, BOS, PVD, TYS, MSP, CHS, STL, ATL, DAL, BNA, PIE, SUA, AUS, MCO, MSY, NAS, PBI, RSW, SRQ, FLL, MIA, SAT, BZN, SLC, PHX, LAS, SNA and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 EWR. 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 ranges from 1 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 678 miles (1,090 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR).