Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to New York (PWK–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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732 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 3w ago
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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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to New York
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
732 mi 1h 37m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to LGA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
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 → LGA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
LGA → PWK
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to LaGuardia Airport.
Metric PWK→LGA ORD→LGA MDW→LGA
Distance from PWK 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 13 3
Weekly flights ~1 502 53
Flight time 1h 37m 1h 56m 1h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to LaGuardia Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
732 mi / 1,177 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 37m gate to gate.
Getting from LGA

Taxis from LGA to Midtown Manhattan cost $30–45 (flat rates do not apply from LGA; metered). Ride-shares pickup is on the lower level; fares to Midtown typically $35–55. Allow 30–60 minutes off-peak, 60–90 minutes during rush hour.The M60 Select Bus ($2.90) connects to the subway at multiple points and takes 45–70 minutes to Manhattan. Q70 Select Bus connects to the 7/E/F/M/R trains at Jackson Heights for additional subway access. Note that LGA has no direct subway or rail link as of 2026.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. LGA is one of the most disruption-prone major US airports. A combination of weather (nor'easters, summer thunderstorms, winter ice) and congested airspace drives delays year-round. Summer (June–August) afternoon thunderstorms cause frequent ground delays and can back up the eastern seaboard for hours.

Winter (December–February) brings snow and freezing rain events, with −5–4°C averages. Nor'easters typically cause 1–2 significant cancellation events per season. Spring and autumn are the most operationally stable periods. Connections through LGA require buffer time to absorb accumulated delays.

PWK–LGA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to New York route.
Route details
Distance732 mi / 1,177 km
Flight time1h 37m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to LGA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to LaGuardia Airport take about 1h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 732 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from LGA 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 LGA

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to LGA is about 1 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 732 miles (1,177 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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