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

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615 mi airlines charter/private
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Atlanta
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
615 mi 1h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

PWK–ATL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Atlanta (ATL) Atlanta to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
CMH ~4h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
PWK → ATL
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
Return
ATL → PWK
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →
Alternatives

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

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric PWK→ATL ORD→ATL MDW→ATL
Distance from PWK – 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines – 31 12
Weekly flights – 514 156
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 22m 1h 43m
Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta flights · Chicago (MDW) to Atlanta flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Atlanta flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 7:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
615 mi / 990 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m gate to gate.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PWK–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance615 mi / 990 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: ATL
Full nameHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 615 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from ATL to PWK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and MKE. 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 PWK to ATL

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to ATL is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 615 miles (990 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).