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

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 732 mi 1h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and LGA, connecting options are available through 22 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to LGA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
PHL ~3h 53m GRR ~4h 0m BUF ~4h 12m IAD ~4h 15m YYZ ~4h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
155
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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 → LGA
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
LGA → PWK
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays →
Alternatives

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 0 6 2
Weekly flights 1 478 88
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 41m 2h
Chicago (ORD) to New York flights · Chicago (MDW) to New York flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to New York flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to LaGuardia Airport.
Know before you go

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 35m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

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 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to LGA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to LaGuardia Airport take approximately 1h 35m. The route covers 732 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PWK to LGA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHL, GRR, BUF, IAD, YYZ, RIC, GSO, CLT, MCO, SRQ, PBI, RSW, AUS, FLL, DAL, HOU, MIA, BZN, SLC, YYC, LAS and PSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
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 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 ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 732 miles (1,177 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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