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Private jet from Chicago to Pontiac

We have seen 2 empty legs from Chicago to Pontiac, from US$ 3,084. A full charter is estimated at US$ 9,500–19,000. 203 nm, about 1h00 in the air.

Distance
203 nm
Flight time
1h00
Typical empty leg, heavy jet
US$ 10,690
One-way charter, heavy jet
US$ 19,000

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
2
Lowest price
US$ 3,084
Median price
US$ 3,084
Latest flight
13 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

13 Oct 2026 Bombardier Challenger 300 US$ 3,084

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 1h08 US$ 2,800 US$ 3,200–US$ 6,400
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
Heavy jet, 12 seats 1h00 US$ 9,500 US$ 9,500–US$ 19,000

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 10,690, against US$ 19,000 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 44% 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 Pontiac

Questions

How much is a private jet from Chicago to Pontiac?

A full charter runs about US$ 9,500–19,000 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 3,084, with a median of US$ 3,084.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Pontiac?

It is 203 nautical miles (376 km): about 1h00 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Chicago → Pontiac?

Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Challenger 300, Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450.

Are there empty legs from Chicago to Pontiac right now?

Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 10,690. 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 Pontiac: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Windsor International Airport (YQG), Oakland County International Airport (PTK). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Pontiac to Chicago?

The return route has its own page, with 3 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.