Fort Myers to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (RSW–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Fort Myers to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,131 mi 2h 37m nonstop -1h behind 56 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RSW and PWK, connecting options are available through 56 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
153
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric RSW→PWK SRQ→PWK PBI→PWK
Distance from RSW – 77 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 12
Weekly flights 0 1 3
Flight time 2h 37m 2h 34m 2h 55m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Miami (MIA) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Fort Myers.
RSW: EDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
1,131 mi / 1,821 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 37m.
Facts

RSW–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance1,131 mi / 1,821 km
Flight time2h 37m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 2h 37m. The route covers 1,131 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAV, TYS, PIE, SRQ, UES, SUS, MCO, PBI, IND, MKE, STL, CMH, SUA, BNA, CHS, TPA, PIT, MDW, FLL, GRR, YYZ, ORF, CLE, RDU, CLT, MIA, IAD, OMA, ATL, MSY, MSP, PHL, DAL, NAS, ABE, LGA, DFW, HOU, BDL, IAH, EWR, AUS, BOS, JFK, PVD, HYA, DEN, SLC, PHX, VNY, LAS, SNA, SJC, LAX, BFI and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Fort Myers.
Yes, return flights from PWK to RSW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ, PBI and MIA. 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 RSW to PWK

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RSW to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to PWK ranges from 2 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,131 miles (1,821 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SAV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), West Palm Beach (PBI) and Miami (MIA).