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Private jet from Chicago to Minneapolis

We have seen 7 empty legs from Chicago to Minneapolis, from US$ 5,670. A full charter is estimated at US$ 7,700–15,400. 290 nm, about 1h02 in the air.

Distance
290 nm
Flight time
1h02
Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
US$ 8,890
One-way charter, super-midsize jet
US$ 15,400

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
7
Lowest price
US$ 5,670
Median price
US$ 9,990
Latest flight
15 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

15 Oct 2026 Embraer Legacy 450/Praetor 500 US$ 9,990
14 Oct 2026 Bombardier Challenger 300 US$ 8,890
14 Oct 2026 Aircraft US$ 5,670
14 Oct 2026 Bombardier Challenger 300 US$ 8,890
14 Oct 2026 Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 US$ 11,090

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 1h26 US$ 2,800 US$ 4,000–US$ 8,000
Very light jet, 4 seats 1h15 US$ 3,600 US$ 4,500–US$ 9,000
Light jet, 7 seats 1h05 US$ 4,800 US$ 5,200–US$ 10,400
Midsize jet, 8 seats 1h04 US$ 6,000 US$ 6,400–US$ 12,800
Super-midsize jet, 9 seats 1h02 US$ 7,500 US$ 7,700–US$ 15,400

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 8,890, against US$ 15,400 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 42% 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 Minneapolis

Questions

How much is a private jet from Chicago to Minneapolis?

A full charter runs about US$ 7,700–15,400 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 5,670, with a median of US$ 9,990.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Minneapolis?

It is 290 nautical miles (537 km): about 1h02 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Chicago → Minneapolis?

Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Challenger 300, Bombardier Challenger 350/3500, Embraer Legacy 450/Praetor 500, Embraer Phenom 300, Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450.

Are there empty legs from Chicago to Minneapolis right now?

Yes, 2 listed now, from US$ 12,890. 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 Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP), New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Minneapolis to Chicago?

The return route has its own page, with 2 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.