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

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Phoenix to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,440 mi 2h 40m nonstop +2h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PHX and PWK, connecting options are available through 35 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
309
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
PHX → PWK
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
PWK → PHX
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
1,440 mi / 2,317 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m.
Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

PHX–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance1,440 mi / 2,317 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 2h 40m. The route covers 1,440 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PHX to PWK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, DAL, AUS, COS, MKE, LAS, MSP, SLC, IND, SNA, STL, SAT, CMH, CLE, MSY, GRR, TYS, BNA, ATL, IAD, RDU, BFI, PHL, ORF, SUA, SFO, PBI, BZN, MCO, EWR, RSW, BOS, FLL, MIA and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from PWK to PHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 PHX to PWK

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PHX to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to PWK ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,440 miles (2,317 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.