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

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,022 mi 2h 26m nonstop +1h ahead 64 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and TPA, connecting options are available through 64 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
244
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Alternatives

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

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric PWK→TPA ORD→TPA MDW→TPA
Distance from PWK – 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 18 5
Weekly flights 1 267 32
Flight time 2h 26m 2h 29m 2h 16m
Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights · Chicago (MDW) to Tampa flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Tampa flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Tampa International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,022 mi / 1,645 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PWK–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance1,022 mi / 1,645 km
Flight time2h 26m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Tampa International Airport take approximately 2h 26m. The route covers 1,022 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PWK to TPA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, MCO, SAV, RSW, SDF, MEM, TYS, IND, BNA, CHA, CLT, CMH, TMB, NAS, PIT, RDU, PBI, GRR, FLL, ATL, OSU, STL, MSY, MCI, RIC, GSO, BUF, IAD, YYZ, CTH, TEB, ALB, PHL, HOU, EWR, LGA, BDL, SAT, MSP, AUS, DAL, JFK, CUN, BOS, DEN, BZN, PVU, PVR, SLC, PHX, SJU, PSP, LAS, SXM, VNY, YYC, SNA, YVR, BUR, MIA, SAN, UVF, LAX and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from TPA 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 TPA

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

PWK to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to TPA ranges from 2 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,022 miles (1,645 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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