16Oct
Fri
Bombardier Challenger 300 Super-midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 16,290
whole aircraft
Private jet from Chicago to Ottawa
We have seen 1 empty legs from Chicago to Ottawa, from US$ 16,290. A full charter is estimated at US$ 12,200–24,400. 567 nm, about 1h38 in the air.
- Distance
- 567 nm
- Flight time
- 1h38
- Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
- US$ 16,290
- One-way charter, super-midsize jet
- US$ 24,400
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 16,290
- Median price
- US$ 16,290
- Latest flight
- —
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 2h26 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 6,800–US$ 13,600 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 2h04 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 7,400–US$ 14,800 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h45 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 8,400–US$ 16,800 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h41 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 10,100–US$ 20,200 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 1h38 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 12,200–US$ 24,400 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 16,290, against US$ 24,400 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 33% 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
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD0 km from the centre
- Chicago Midway International Airport MDW25 km from the centre
- Chicago Executive Airport PWK15 km from the centre
- Dupage Airport DPA30 km from the centre
- Gary/Chicago International Airport GYY57 km from the centre
Airports in Ottawa
- Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport YOW0 km from the centre
- Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport YRO15 km from the centre
- Ottawa / Gatineau Airport YND24 km from the centre
- Ottawa / Carp Airport CYRP28 km from the centre
- Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport YSH47 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Chicago to Ottawa?
A full charter runs about US$ 12,200–24,400 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 16,290, with a median of US$ 16,290.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Ottawa?
It is 567 nautical miles (1,050 km): about 1h38 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Chicago → Ottawa?
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.
Are there empty legs from Chicago to Ottawa right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 16,290. 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 Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO), Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Ottawa 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.