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Private jet from Minneapolis to Chicago

We have seen 2 empty legs from Minneapolis to Chicago, from US$ 3,124. A full charter is estimated at US$ 6,400–12,800. 290 nm, about 1h04 in the air.

Distance
290 nm
Flight time
1h04
Typical empty leg, midsize jet
US$ 3,124
One-way charter, midsize jet
US$ 12,800

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
2
Lowest price
US$ 3,124
Median price
US$ 3,124
Latest flight
14 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

14 Oct 2026 Learjet 45 US$ 3,124

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 1h26 US$ 2,800 US$ 4,000–US$ 8,000
Very light jet, 4 seats 1h15 US$ 3,600 US$ 4,500–US$ 9,000
Light jet, 7 seats 1h05 US$ 4,800 US$ 5,200–US$ 10,400
Midsize jet, 8 seats 1h04 US$ 6,000 US$ 6,400–US$ 12,800

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 3,124, against US$ 12,800 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 76% 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 Minneapolis

Airports in Chicago

Questions

How much is a private jet from Minneapolis to Chicago?

A full charter runs about US$ 6,400–12,800 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 3,124, with a median of US$ 3,124.

How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?

It is 290 nautical miles (537 km): about 1h04 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Minneapolis → Chicago?

Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Embraer Legacy 450/Praetor 500, Learjet 45.

Are there empty legs from Minneapolis to Chicago right now?

Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 11,490. They are at the top of this page.

Which airports do the flights use?

In Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP), New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH). 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 Minneapolis?

The return route has its own page, with 7 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.