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

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954 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
CMH Columbus ~5h 2m → WN Columbus (CMH) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
954 mi 2h 22m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and HOU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore PWK Routes HOU Routes PWK Live Flights HOU Live Flights HOU Delays
All flights from Houston (HOU) Houston to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
CMH ~5h 2m
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 → HOU
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
Return
HOU → PWK
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
Alternatives

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

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric PWK→HOU ORD→HOU MDW→HOU
Distance from PWK – 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 8
Weekly flights – 1 53
Flight time 2h 22m 2h 23m 2h 28m
Chicago (ORD) to Houston flights · Chicago (MDW) to Houston flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
954 mi / 1,536 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 22m gate to gate.
Facts

PWK–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Houston route.
Route details
Distance954 mi / 1,536 km
Flight time2h 22m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 2h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 954 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from HOU 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 HOU

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to HOU is about 2 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 954 miles (1,536 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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