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

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
678 mi 1h 37m nonstop +1h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and PHL, connecting options are available through 25 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to PHL.
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One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
216
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PWK → PHL
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
PHL → PWK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

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

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric PWK→PHL ORD→PHL MDW→PHL
Distance from PWK 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 9 2
Weekly flights 0 258 48
Flight time 1h 37m 1h 58m 1h 44m
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
678 mi / 1,090 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 37m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

PWK–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance678 mi / 1,090 km
Flight time1h 37m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 1h 37m. The route covers 678 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRR, IAD, BUF, YYZ, RIC, GSO, CLT, PIE, MCO, SRQ, RSW, PBI, DAL, FLL, HOU, MIA, BZN, AUS, CUN, SLC, PHX, LAS, PSP, SFO and UVF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from PHL 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 PHL

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to PHL ranges from 1 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 678 miles (1,090 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GRR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).