18Oct
Sun
Beechjet 400/Hawker 400XP/Nextant Light jet
US$ 6,990
whole aircraft
Private jet from Chicago to Cleveland
We have seen 3 empty legs from Chicago to Cleveland, from US$ 3,124. A full charter is estimated at US$ 5,100–10,200. 274 nm, about 1h03 in the air.
- Distance
- 274 nm
- Flight time
- 1h03
- Typical empty leg, light jet
- US$ 6,990
- One-way charter, light jet
- US$ 10,200
Published flights
21Oct
Wed 16:00
Cessna Citation Excel/XLS Midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 3,124
whole aircraft
22Dec
Tue
Embraer Phenom 100 Very light jet, 5 seats
US$ 5,790
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 3
- Lowest price
- US$ 3,124
- Median price
- US$ 5,790
- Latest flight
- —
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 1h23 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 3,900–US$ 7,800 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h12 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 4,300–US$ 8,600 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h03 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 5,100–US$ 10,200 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h01 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,100–US$ 12,200 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 6,990, against US$ 10,200 for a full charter on a light jet: about 31% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Chicago
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD0 km from the centre
- Chicago Midway International Airport MDW25 km from the centre
- Chicago Executive Airport PWK15 km from the centre
- Dupage Airport DPA30 km from the centre
- Gary/Chicago International Airport GYY57 km from the centre
Airports in Cleveland
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport CLE0 km from the centre
- Burke Lakefront Airport BKL18 km from the centre
- Cuyahoga County Airport CGF35 km from the centre
- Akron Fulton International Airport AKC52 km from the centre
- Akron Canton Regional Airport CAK65 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Chicago to Cleveland?
A full charter runs about US$ 5,100–10,200 on a light jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 3,124, with a median of US$ 5,790.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Cleveland?
It is 274 nautical miles (507 km): about 1h03 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Chicago → Cleveland?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Beechjet 400/Hawker 400XP/Nextant, Cessna Citation Excel/XLS, Embraer Phenom 100.
Are there empty legs from Chicago to Cleveland right now?
Yes, 3 listed now, from US$ 3,124. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago Executive Airport (PWK). In Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL), Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Cleveland to Chicago?
The return route has its own page, with 1 empty legs seen. Asking for a round trip in one request is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.