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

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986 mi airlines charter/private ~2/wk
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Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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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CMH Columbus ~5h 7m → DLWN Columbus (CMH) to Austin flights
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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Austin
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
986 mi 2h 21m nonstop

PWK–AUS 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 Austin (AUS) Austin to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
CMH ~5h 7m
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 → AUS
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
AUS → PWK
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →
Alternatives

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

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric PWK→AUS ORD→AUS MDW→AUS
Distance from PWK – 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines – 15 6
Weekly flights ~2 177 36
Flight time 2h 21m 2h 25m 2h 12m
Chicago (ORD) to Austin flights · Chicago (MDW) to Austin flights · Gary (GYY) to Austin flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Austin is 0 hours the same as Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · AUS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 6:00 PM in Austin.
Distance & Flight Time
986 mi / 1,586 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m gate to gate.
Getting from AUS

CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.

Austin Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.

Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PWK–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Austin route.
Route details
Distance986 mi / 1,586 km
Flight time2h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~2 out / ~2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to AUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport take about 2h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 986 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from AUS to PWK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and GYY. 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 AUS

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to AUS is about 2 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 986 miles (1,586 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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