Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Vancouver (PWK–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between PWK and YVR, connecting options are available through 42 hubs.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Vancouver from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
| Metric | PWK→YVR | ORD→YVR | MDW→YVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PWK | – | 9 mi | 24 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 52 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 48m | 4h 25m | 1h 48m |
Travel Essentials
PWK: CDT · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 4:00 PM in Vancouver.
US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.
The Canada Line runs from the airport to Waterfront/downtown in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 on Compass card. Trains depart every 6–8 minutes from the International Terminal station (basement level). Taxis queue outside arrivals; metered fares to downtown are CAD $35–45. Uber and Lyft have a designated pick-up zone.Rental car desks are in the terminal. The VALET shuttle also connects to other transit points on Sea Island. YVR is particularly well-organised for transfers; pre-clearance facility clears U.S.-bound passengers through U.S. customs before departure.
Temperate oceanic climate. One of the mildest in Canada. Winters (November–March) are wet and overcast at 2–8°C. Snow is infrequent at sea level, but when it does fall, the city struggles and the airport can see delays. Fog in winter and early spring is a more consistent disruption risk. Summers (June–August) are warm and dry at 20–27°C with very little rain.
Wildfire smoke from BC and Alberta can reduce visibility at the airport during August and September. Pack rain gear for autumn through spring. Summers are dry and clear.
PWK–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PWK to YVR
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
PWK to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PWK to YVR ranges from 3 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,755 miles (2,824 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YWG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).