Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Toronto (PWK–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between PWK and YYZ, connecting options are available through 68 hubs.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Toronto from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
| Metric | PWK→YYZ | ORD→YYZ | MDW→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PWK | – | 9 mi | 24 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 19 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 377 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 4m | 1h 11m | 1h 12m |
Travel Essentials
PWK: CDT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 7:00 PM in Toronto.
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.
UP Express from T1 to Union Station runs every 15 minutes (25 min, CAD $12.35). The station is inside T1; take the LINK train from T3 arrivals first (free, 3 min). Taxis to downtown use a meter; expect CAD $55–75.Ride-hail (Uber, Lyft) picks up at the designated Ground Transportation area; follow signs. TTC buses run to the Kipling and Bloor–Yonge subway stations (CAD $3.30) for a longer but cheaper option. Car rental agencies are at T1 and accessible from T3 via the LINK train.
Humid continental climate. Winters are harsh (−10 to −1°C, December–March) with significant snowfall. Pearson closes runways for plowing and de-icing regularly, causing wave delays. Ice storms (freezing rain) are more disruptive than snowfall and can halt operations for hours. Buffalo-effect lake-effect snow can bring heavy accumulations with little warning.
Summers are warm and humid (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that delay departures July–August. Spring and fall are pleasant but unpredictable. YYZ connections in winter require significant schedule buffer. It is Canada's most weather-disrupted major hub.
PWK–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PWK to YYZ
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
PWK to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PWK to YYZ ranges from 1 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 432 miles (696 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via UES. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).