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Private jet from Chicago to Madison

We have seen 2 empty legs from Chicago to Madison, from US$ 2,590. A full charter is estimated at US$ 4,800–9,600. 94 nm, about 1h00 in the air.

Distance
94 nm
Flight time
1h00
Typical empty leg, light jet
US$ 2,590
One-way charter, light jet
US$ 9,600

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
2
Lowest price
US$ 2,590
Median price
US$ 2,590
Latest flight
12 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

12 Oct 2026 Embraer Phenom 300 US$ 2,590

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 1h00 US$ 2,800 US$ 2,800–US$ 5,600
Very light jet, 4 seats 1h00 US$ 3,600 US$ 3,600–US$ 7,200
Light jet, 7 seats 1h00 US$ 4,800 US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600
Midsize jet, 8 seats 1h00 US$ 6,000 US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 2,590, against US$ 9,600 for a full charter on a light jet: about 73% 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 Madison

Questions

How much is a private jet from Chicago to Madison?

A full charter runs about US$ 4,800–9,600 on a light jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 2,590, with a median of US$ 2,590.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Madison?

It is 94 nautical miles (174 km): about 1h00 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Chicago → Madison?

Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Beech King Air 200/250, Embraer Phenom 300.

Are there empty legs from Chicago to Madison right now?

Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 3,590. 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 Madison: Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN), Dodge County Airport (UNU), Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Madison 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.