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

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Toronto to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 432 mi 0h 47m nonstop -1h behind 70 1-stop hubs

YYZ–PWK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. CNK leads the route. The flight covers 432 miles in approximately 0h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYZ–PWK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CNK CNK 0 72%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CNK (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYZ to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
198
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
432 mi / 696 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 47m.
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 YYZ

The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.

Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.

YYZ–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Toronto to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance432 mi / 696 km
Flight time0h 47m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: YYZ
IATA / ICAOYYZ / CYYZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr46.8M
Elevation569 ft / 173 m
Destination: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYZ to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 0h 47m. The route covers 432 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: CNK.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YYZ to PWK.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, GRR, CLE, CMH, PIT, ABE, IND, BDL, MDW, STL, RST, OMA, TYS, ORF, IAD, MSP, PHL, LGA, BNA, PVD, RDU, BOS, EWR, CHS, SAV, HYA, DAL, CLT, JFK, ATL, ADS, HOU, PIE, MSY, DFW, MCO, AUS, SUA, SRQ, RSW, IAH, SAT, DEN, FLL, FPO, MIA, OKC, NAS, SLC, BZN, TUS, BFI, VNY, PHX, TPA, LAS, MBJ, PBI, PSP, SJC, OAK, SAN, LGB, SJU, LAX, SJD, SFO, ANC, BCN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Toronto.
Yes, return flights from PWK to YYZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YYZ to PWK

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected by nonstop service from CNK. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YYZ to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYZ to PWK ranges from 0 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 432 miles (696 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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