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Private jet from Chicago to Los Angeles

We have seen 2 empty legs from Chicago to Los Angeles, from US$ 31,390. A full charter is estimated at US$ 34,200–68,400. 1,504 nm, about 3h36 in the air.

Distance
1,504 nm
Flight time
3h36
Typical empty leg, heavy jet
US$ 31,390
One-way charter, heavy jet
US$ 68,400

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
2
Lowest price
US$ 31,390
Median price
US$ 31,390
Latest flight
12 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

12 Oct 2026 Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650 US$ 35,290

Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.

What a full charter costs

ClassTimeHourCharter
Light jet, 7 seats 3h59 US$ 4,800 US$ 19,100–US$ 38,200
Midsize jet, 8 seats 3h49 US$ 6,000 US$ 22,900–US$ 45,800
Super-midsize jet, 9 seats 3h40 US$ 7,500 US$ 27,500–US$ 55,000
Heavy jet, 12 seats 3h36 US$ 9,500 US$ 34,200–US$ 68,400

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 31,390, against US$ 68,400 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 54% 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 Los Angeles

Questions

How much is a private jet from Chicago to Los Angeles?

A full charter runs about US$ 34,200–68,400 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 31,390, with a median of US$ 31,390.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

It is 1,504 nautical miles (2,785 km): about 3h36 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Chicago → Los Angeles?

Non-stop: light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650, Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450.

Are there empty legs from Chicago to Los Angeles right now?

Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 31,390. 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 Los Angeles: Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Long Beach International Airport (LGB). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Los Angeles to Chicago?

Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it 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.