Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to St Louis (PWK–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to St Louis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 266 mi +1h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and STL, 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 STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
BUF ~3h 14m GRR ~3h 35m YYZ ~3h 43m CLT ~4h 55m PIE ~5h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
143
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 → STL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
STL → PWK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach St Louis from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Metric PWK→STL ORD→STL MDW→STL
Distance from PWK – 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 14 1
Weekly flights 1 322 68
Chicago (ORD) to St Louis flights · Chicago (MDW) to St Louis flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to St Louis flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 7:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
266 mi / 429 km
Facts

PWK–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance266 mi / 429 km
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: STL
Full nameSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to STL flights.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PWK to STL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUF, GRR, YYZ, CLT, PIE, IAD, PHL, BZN, DAL, LGA, HOU, PBI, SRQ, FLL, MCO, RSW, AUS, PSP, SLC, PHX, MIA, LAS, CUN, SFO and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
St Louis is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from STL 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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