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

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Vancouver to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,755 mi 3h 5m nonstop +2h ahead

YVR–PWK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → PWK
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Return
PWK → YVR
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
1,755 mi / 2,824 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Getting to YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

YVR–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance1,755 mi / 2,824 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,755 miles.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from PWK to YVR 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 YVR to PWK

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

YVR to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to PWK is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,755 miles (2,824 km).