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

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Newark
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 718 mi 1h 33m nonstop +1h ahead 64 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and EWR, connecting options are available through 64 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
332
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Alternatives

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

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric PWK→EWR ORD→EWR MDW→EWR
Distance from PWK – 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 13 4
Weekly flights 1 364 6
Flight time 1h 33m 1h 24m 1h 27m
Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights · Chicago (MDW) to Newark flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Newark flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 7:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
718 mi / 1,155 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 33m.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PWK–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Newark route.
Route details
Distance718 mi / 1,155 km
Flight time1h 33m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take approximately 1h 33m. The route covers 718 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PWK to EWR.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ALB, FRG, LGA, PHL, PIT, JVL, GRR, BUF, CMH, YYZ, IND, IAD, RIC, SDF, TYS, RDU, GSO, CLT, BOS, MKC, BNA, CHA, STL, MEM, SAV, SSI, MCI, ATL, MSP, MCO, MSY, RSW, PBI, NAS, HOU, FLL, SRQ, DAL, AUS, DEN, BZN, CUN, SLC, YYC, VNY, PHX, SJU, LAS, BUR, PSP, PVR, YVR, SJD, SNA, SXM, SAN, JFK, SFO, LAX, UVF, MIA, TPA, HND and BCN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Newark is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from EWR 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.
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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 PWK to EWR

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to EWR ranges from 1 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 718 miles (1,155 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ALB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).