Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Salt Lake City (PWK–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Salt Lake City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,246 mi 3h 4m nonstop -1h behind 25 1-stop hubs

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ENW ~4h 50m BZN ~5h 42m COS ~5h 51m YYZ ~6h 15m LAS ~6h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
149
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 → SLC
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
SLC → PWK
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric PWK→SLC ORD→SLC MDW→SLC
Distance from PWK – 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 10 2
Weekly flights 1 158 27
Flight time 3h 4m 3h 3m 3h 25m
Chicago (ORD) to Salt Lake City flights · Chicago (MDW) to Salt Lake City flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Salt Lake City flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Salt Lake City is 1 hour behind Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 5:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,246 mi / 2,005 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 4m.
Getting from SLC

TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.

Salt Lake City Climate

Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.

Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PWK–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance1,246 mi / 2,005 km
Flight time3h 4m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: SLC
Full nameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 3h 4m. The route covers 1,246 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PWK to SLC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ENW, BZN, COS, YYZ, LAS, PHX, DAL, YYC, PSP, BUF, HOU, CLT, IAD, AUS, SRQ, SFO, PHL, PIE, LGA, MCO, PBI, FLL, CUN, MIA and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salt Lake City is 1 hour behind Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from SLC 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 SLC

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to SLC ranges from 3 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,246 miles (2,005 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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