24Oct
Sat 14:54
Learjet 60 Midsize jet, 7 seats
US$ 6,588
whole aircraft
Private jet from Kansas City to Chicago/West Chicago
We have seen 1 empty legs from Kansas City to Chicago/West Chicago, from US$ 6,588. A full charter is estimated at US$ 7,000–14,000. 334 nm, about 1h10 in the air.
- Distance
- 334 nm
- Flight time
- 1h10
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 6,588
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 14,000
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 6,588
- Median price
- US$ 6,588
- Latest flight
- 24 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 24 Oct 2026 | Learjet 60 | US$ 6,588 |
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 | 1h36 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 4,500–US$ 9,000 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h23 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 5,000–US$ 10,000 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h12 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 5,700–US$ 11,400 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h10 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 7,000–US$ 14,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 6,588, against US$ 14,000 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 53% 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 Kansas City
- Kansas City International Airport MCI0 km from the centre
- Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport MKC22 km from the centre
- Rosecrans Memorial Airport STJ55 km from the centre
- Johnson County Executive Airport OJC51 km from the centre
- Lawrence Municipal Airport LWC54 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 Kansas City to Chicago/West Chicago?
A full charter runs about US$ 7,000–14,000 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 6,588, with a median of US$ 6,588.
How long is the flight from Kansas City to Chicago/West Chicago?
It is 334 nautical miles (619 km): about 1h10 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Kansas City → 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: Learjet 60.
Are there empty legs from Kansas City to Chicago/West Chicago right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 6,588. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Kansas City: Kansas City International Airport (MCI), Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ). 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 Kansas City?
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.