19Oct
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Bombardier Challenger 300 Super-midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 8,890
whole aircraft
Private jet from Grand Rapids to Chicago
We have seen 1 empty legs from Grand Rapids to Chicago, from US$ 8,890. A full charter is estimated at US$ 7,500–15,000. 119 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 119 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
- US$ 8,890
- One-way charter, super-midsize jet
- US$ 15,000
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 8,890
- Median price
- US$ 8,890
- 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 | 1h00 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 2,800–US$ 5,600 |
| 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 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 1h00 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 7,500–US$ 15,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 8,890, against US$ 15,000 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 41% 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 Grand Rapids
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport GRR0 km from the centre
- Muskegon County Airport MKG66 km from the centre
- Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field BTL68 km from the centre
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
Questions
How much is a private jet from Grand Rapids to Chicago?
A full charter runs about US$ 7,500–15,000 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 8,890, with a median of US$ 8,890.
How long is the flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago?
It is 119 nautical miles (220 km): about 1h00 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Grand Rapids → Chicago?
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 Grand Rapids to Chicago right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 8,890. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Grand Rapids: Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), Muskegon County Airport (MKG), Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (BTL). In Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago Executive Airport (PWK). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Chicago to Grand Rapids?
The return route has its own page, with 1 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.