Private jet from Nashville to Chicago
We have seen 1 empty legs from Nashville to Chicago, from US$ 14,490. A full charter is estimated at US$ 8,800–17,600. 356 nm, about 1h10 in the air.
- Distance
- 356 nm
- Flight time
- 1h10
- Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
- US$ 14,490
- One-way charter, super-midsize jet
- US$ 17,600
Published flights
No empty legs are published on this route right now. Leave your contact and we will tell you when one appears, or request a full charter.
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 14,490
- Median price
- US$ 14,490
- Latest flight
- 12 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 12 Oct 2026 | Cessna Citation X | US$ 14,490 |
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 | 1h40 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 4,700–US$ 9,400 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h27 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 5,200–US$ 10,400 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h15 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h13 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 7,300–US$ 14,600 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 1h10 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 8,800–US$ 17,600 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 14,490, against US$ 17,600 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 18% 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 Nashville
- Nashville International Airport BNA0 km from the centre
- Smyrna Airport MQY19 km from the centre
- Bomar Field / Shelbyville Municipal Airport SYI66 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 Nashville to Chicago?
A full charter runs about US$ 8,800–17,600 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 14,490, with a median of US$ 14,490.
How long is the flight from Nashville to Chicago?
It is 356 nautical miles (659 km): about 1h10 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Nashville → 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: Cessna Citation X.
Are there empty legs from Nashville to Chicago right now?
Not right now. Leave your contact and we will tell you when an empty leg appears on this route, or request a full charter.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Nashville: Nashville International Airport (BNA), Smyrna Airport (MQY), Bomar Field / Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI). 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 Nashville?
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.