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

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 935 mi 2h 47m nonstop

PWK–IAH had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 935 miles in 2h 47m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PWK–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PWK → IAH
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
IAH → PWK
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

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

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric PWK→IAH ORD→IAH MDW→IAH
Distance from PWK 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 25 6
Weekly flights 352 2
Flight time 2h 47m 1h 27m 3h
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
935 mi / 1,504 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 47m gate to gate.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

PWK–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Houston route.
Route details
Distance935 mi / 1,504 km
Flight time2h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 2h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 935 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PWK to IAH. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 47m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from IAH 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 IAH

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PWK to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to IAH is about 2 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 935 miles (1,504 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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