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Private jet from Chicago to New York

We have seen 4 empty legs from Chicago to New York, from US$ 7,330. A full charter is estimated at US$ 13,200–26,400. 623 nm, about 1h45 in the air.

Distance
623 nm
Flight time
1h45
Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
US$ 14,490
One-way charter, super-midsize jet
US$ 26,400

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
4
Lowest price
US$ 7,330
Median price
US$ 14,490
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 2h38 US$ 2,800 US$ 7,400–US$ 14,800
Very light jet, 4 seats 2h14 US$ 3,600 US$ 8,000–US$ 16,000
Light jet, 7 seats 1h53 US$ 4,800 US$ 9,000–US$ 18,000
Midsize jet, 8 seats 1h49 US$ 6,000 US$ 10,900–US$ 21,800
Super-midsize jet, 9 seats 1h45 US$ 7,500 US$ 13,200–US$ 26,400

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 14,490, against US$ 26,400 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 45% 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 New York

Questions

How much is a private jet from Chicago to New York?

A full charter runs about US$ 13,200–26,400 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 7,330, with a median of US$ 14,490.

How long is the flight from Chicago to New York?

It is 623 nautical miles (1,154 km): about 1h45 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Chicago → New York?

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 350/3500, Cessna Citation X, Embraer Legacy 450/Praetor 500.

Are there empty legs from Chicago to New York right now?

Yes, 4 listed now, from US$ 7,330. 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 New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, New York to Chicago?

The return route has its own page, with 8 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.