Tampa to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (TPA–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tampa to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,022 mi 2h 55m nonstop -1h behind 60 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between TPA and PWK, connecting options are available through 60 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
202
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric TPA→PWK PIE→PWK SRQ→PWK
Distance from TPA – 10 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 2
Weekly flights 1 – 1
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 19m 2h 34m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Orlando (MCO) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Airports within 200 miles of TPA 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 Tampa.
TPA: EDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
1,022 mi / 1,645 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m.
Getting to TPA

No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.

Facts

TPA–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance1,022 mi / 1,645 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 2h 55m. The route covers 1,022 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from TPA to PWK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, SAV, TYS, TUL, RSW, CMH, MKE, IND, STL, BNA, MCO, MDW, CHS, PBI, PIT, GRR, RDU, CLE, MSY, SUA, NAS, YYZ, ORF, CLT, ATL, OMA, IAD, FLL, ADS, OKC, MSP, RST, PHL, MIA, LGA, DAL, DFW, HOU, BDL, IAH, AUS, EWR, JFK, BOS, PVD, SAT, DEN, PHX, BZN, SLC, LAS, LGB, VNY, SNA, SAN, LAX, BFI, SFO, RAK and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Yes, return flights from PWK to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIE, SRQ and MCO. 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 TPA to PWK

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TPA to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to PWK ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,022 miles (1,645 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Orlando (MCO).