Pickup procedure at Chicago Executive Airport
Your chauffeur meets you at the fixed-base operator you designate, not at a commercial airline baggage claim. PWK is a general-aviation airport in Wheeling with no scheduled airline service. When you book, provide your tail number and FBO so the car can be sent to the correct location. The chauffeur waits near the lobby or at the requested aircraft parking spot. Please call or text when you land if you did not share a tail number. The vehicle cannot enter secure ramp areas without prior FBO clearance. We coordinate with the FBO front desk to keep the pickup on schedule. Flight tracking is less centralized here, so timely communication from the passenger helps.
Sedan pricing from PWK
Sedan transfers from Chicago Executive Airport start at $130 for nearby North Shore towns and $130 for downtown Chicago. Deerfield, Northbrook, and Highland Park typically start between a written flat rate and a written flat rate. Evanston starts around a written flat rate. Schaumburg starts around a written flat rate. Oak Brook starts around $125. Each rate covers point-to-point sedan service with meet-and-greet and luggage assistance. Gratuity, tolls, and parking fees incurred at the FBO are not included. SUVs and larger vehicles cost more. Late-night pickups between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. add $15. Point-to-point pricing assumes no extra stops. Multi-stop itineraries are billed at hourly charter rates.
Drive times from PWK
Downtown Chicago is 40 to 60 minutes away in normal traffic. North Shore suburbs are usually 15 to 30 minutes away. The main routes are Milwaukee Avenue, the Tri-State Tollway, and the Edens Expressway. Summer concerts at Ravinia in Highland Park and beach traffic on Lake Cook Road can add time.
| Destination | Miles | Typical Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Loop | 28 | 40-60 min |
| Deerfield | 10 | 15-25 min |
| Highland Park | 13 | 20-30 min |
| Northbrook | 8 | 15-20 min |
| Schaumburg | 18 | 25-40 min |
| Evanston | 22 | 30-45 min |
| Oak Brook | 25 | 35-55 min |
Booking lead times
Book at least 24 hours ahead for a standard PWK transfer. Provide 48 hours notice during the Ravinia season or major North Shore corporate events. Same-day service is sometimes possible but depends on affiliate availability near Wheeling.
A real limitation
PWK has no commercial passenger terminal or public transit link. We cannot meet you at a traditional baggage claim. If you do not share your tail number or FBO, the chauffeur waits at the main entrance. The FBO must then grant clearance. This can add 10 to 15 minutes to the pickup.
