St Louis to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (STL–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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St Louis to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 266 mi 1h 43m nonstop -1h behind 33 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between STL and PWK, connecting options are available through 33 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
IND ~3h 17m CMH ~3h 48m MKE ~3h 52m CLE ~3h 59m MSP ~4h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
248
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
STL → PWK
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Return
PWK → STL
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
266 mi / 429 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m.
Facts

STL–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance266 mi / 429 km
Flight time1h 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: STL
Full nameSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STL to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 1h 43m. The route covers 266 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from STL to PWK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, CMH, MKE, CLE, MSP, DAL, RST, AUS, BNA, RDU, PHL, IAD, OKC, CHS, MSY, ATL, EWR, SAT, MCO, SRQ, RSW, BOS, FLL, SLC, PBI, PHX, SUA, NAS, MIA, LAS, BZN, BFI and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind St Louis.
Yes, return flights from PWK to STL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 STL to PWK

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

STL to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to PWK ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 266 miles (429 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.