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Private jet from Chicago to Houston

We have seen 3 empty legs from Chicago to Houston, from US$ 9,675. A full charter is estimated at US$ 13,600–27,200. 822 nm, about 2h16 in the air.

Distance
822 nm
Flight time
2h16
Typical empty leg, midsize jet
US$ 9,990
One-way charter, midsize jet
US$ 27,200

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
3
Lowest price
US$ 9,675
Median price
US$ 9,990
Latest flight
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Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.

What a full charter costs

ClassTimeHourCharter
Turboprop, 8 seats 3h20 US$ 2,800 US$ 9,300–US$ 18,600
Very light jet, 4 seats 2h49 US$ 3,600 US$ 10,100–US$ 20,200
Light jet, 7 seats 2h21 US$ 4,800 US$ 11,300–US$ 22,600
Midsize jet, 8 seats 2h16 US$ 6,000 US$ 13,600–US$ 27,200

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 9,990, against US$ 27,200 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 63% 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

Airports in Houston

Questions

How much is a private jet from Chicago to Houston?

A full charter runs about US$ 13,600–27,200 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 9,675, with a median of US$ 9,990.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Houston?

It is 822 nautical miles (1,522 km): about 2h16 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Chicago → Houston?

Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore.

Are there empty legs from Chicago to Houston right now?

Yes, 3 listed now, from US$ 9,675. 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 Houston: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Ellington Airport (EFD). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Houston to Chicago?

The return route has its own page, with 4 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.