San Francisco to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (SFO–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,842 mi 4h 29m nonstop +2h ahead 64 1-stop hubs

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
183
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 San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric SFO→PWK OAK→PWK SJC→PWK
Distance from SFO – 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 4h 29m 3h 29m 3h 42m
Departure OTP 78% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · San Jose (SJC) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
1,842 mi / 2,964 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 29m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance1,842 mi / 2,964 km
Flight time4h 29m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 4h 29m. The route covers 1,842 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to PWK.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, TUL, ENW, COS, VNY, OKC, MKE, LGB, OMA, MSP, LAS, SLC, MDW, ADS, STL, PSP, PHX, SAN, DFW, TUS, DEN, DAL, IND, LAX, SNA, HOU, TYS, BZN, CMH, BNA, AUS, YYZ, CLE, BFI, PIT, SAT, IAH, CHS, ABE, MSY, LGA, GRR, IAD, SJD, ATL, RDU, CLT, PHL, PVD, SUA, PBI, EWR, BOS, RSW, MCO, JFK, NAS, FLL, MIA, ANC, SJU, BCN, TPA and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from PWK to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK and SJC. 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.

Flights from SFO to PWK

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to PWK ranges from 4 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,842 miles (2,964 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).