Salt Lake City to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (SLC–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Salt Lake City to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,246 mi 2h 27m nonstop +1h ahead 32 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SLC and PWK, connecting options are available through 32 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLC to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
OKC ~4h 23m MKE ~4h 30m IND ~4h 51m DAL ~4h 56m MSP ~5h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
258
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SLC → PWK
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Return
PWK → SLC
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour ahead of Salt Lake City.
SLC: MDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
1,246 mi / 2,005 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 27m.
Getting to SLC

TRAX light rail Green Line runs from downtown Salt Lake City (Intermodal Hub / Temple Square) to the airport in 18 minutes ($2.50). Trains run every 15 minutes from 5am to 11pm daily. The airport station is inside the terminal building.Ride-shares from downtown cost $15–25 and take 10–20 minutes. I-80 connects directly to the airport from the east. The airport opened a new terminal in 2020; it is one facility now, replacing the old dual-terminal setup. Ski resort shuttles depart from Ground Transportation for Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta/Snowbird (60–90 min).

Facts

SLC–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salt Lake City to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance1,246 mi / 2,005 km
Flight time2h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: SLC
Full nameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLC to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 2h 27m. The route covers 1,246 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SLC to PWK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, MKE, IND, DAL, MSP, COS, AUS, LAS, CMH, PHX, STL, CLE, MSY, BZN, BFI, SNA, SAT, BNA, IAD, RDU, ATL, SRQ, EWR, SFO, NAS, PBI, BOS, MCO, FLL, RSW, MIA and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour ahead of Salt Lake City.
Yes, return flights from PWK to SLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SLC to PWK

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SLC to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLC to PWK ranges from 2 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,246 miles (2,005 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.