15Oct
Thu
Cessna Citation Excel/XLS Midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 11,610
whole aircraft
Private jet from Houston to Chicago/West Chicago
We have seen 2 empty legs from Houston to Chicago/West Chicago, from US$ 11,610. A full charter is estimated at US$ 13,500–27,000. 811 nm, about 2h15 in the air.
- Distance
- 811 nm
- Flight time
- 2h15
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 11,610
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 27,000
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- US$ 11,610
- Median price
- US$ 11,610
- Latest flight
- 15 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 15 Oct 2026 | Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore | Price on request |
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 | 3h18 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 9,200–US$ 18,400 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 2h47 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 10,000–US$ 20,000 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 2h20 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 11,200–US$ 22,400 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 2h15 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 13,500–US$ 27,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 11,610, against US$ 27,000 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 57% 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 Houston
- William P. Hobby Airport HOU0 km from the centre
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH38 km from the centre
- Ellington Airport EFD12 km from the centre
- Sugar Land Regional Airport SGR37 km from the centre
- Scholes International At Galveston Airport GLS58 km from the centre
Airports in Chicago/West Chicago
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD30 km from the centre
- Chicago Midway International Airport MDW43 km from the centre
- Dupage Airport DPA0 km from the centre
- Chicago Executive Airport PWK37 km from the centre
- Aurora Municipal Airport AUZ24 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Houston to Chicago/West Chicago?
A full charter runs about US$ 13,500–27,000 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 11,610, with a median of US$ 11,610.
How long is the flight from Houston to Chicago/West Chicago?
It is 811 nautical miles (1,502 km): about 2h15 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Houston → Chicago/West Chicago?
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, Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore.
Are there empty legs from Houston to Chicago/West Chicago right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 11,610. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Houston: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Ellington Airport (EFD). In Chicago/West Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Dupage Airport (DPA). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Chicago/West Chicago to Houston?
The return route has its own page, with 4 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.