16Oct
Fri 00:00
US$ 8,052
whole aircraft
Private jet from Cleveland to Chicago/Waukegan
We have seen 2 empty legs from Cleveland to Chicago/Waukegan, from US$ 6,497. A full charter is estimated at US$ 6,200–12,400. 276 nm, about 1h02 in the air.
- Distance
- 276 nm
- Flight time
- 1h02
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 6,497
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 12,400
Published flights
17Oct
Sat 00:00
Cessna Citation Excel/XLS Midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 8,052
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- US$ 6,497
- Median price
- US$ 6,497
- Latest flight
- 16 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 16 Oct 2026 | Cessna Citation Excel/XLS | US$ 6,497 |
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 | 1h23 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 3,900–US$ 7,800 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h13 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 4,400–US$ 8,800 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h03 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 5,100–US$ 10,200 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h02 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,200–US$ 12,400 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 6,497, against US$ 12,400 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 48% 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 Cleveland
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport CLE0 km from the centre
- Burke Lakefront Airport BKL18 km from the centre
- Cuyahoga County Airport CGF35 km from the centre
- Akron Fulton International Airport AKC52 km from the centre
- Akron Canton Regional Airport CAK65 km from the centre
Airports in Chicago/Waukegan
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD49 km from the centre
- General Mitchell International Airport MKE58 km from the centre
- Kenosha Regional Airport ENW20 km from the centre
- Chicago Executive Airport PWK34 km from the centre
- Dupage Airport DPA65 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Cleveland to Chicago/Waukegan?
A full charter runs about US$ 6,200–12,400 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 6,497, with a median of US$ 6,497.
How long is the flight from Cleveland to Chicago/Waukegan?
It is 276 nautical miles (511 km): about 1h02 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Cleveland → Chicago/Waukegan?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation Excel/XLS.
Are there empty legs from Cleveland to Chicago/Waukegan right now?
Yes, 2 listed now, from US$ 8,052. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL), Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF). In Chicago/Waukegan: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Chicago/Waukegan to Cleveland?
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.