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Private jet from New York to Chicago/West Chicago

We have seen 6 empty legs from New York to Chicago/West Chicago, from US$ 13,190. A full charter is estimated at US$ 11,100–22,200. 638 nm, about 1h51 in the air.

Distance
638 nm
Flight time
1h51
Typical empty leg, midsize jet
US$ 14,297
One-way charter, midsize jet
US$ 22,200

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
6
Lowest price
US$ 13,190
Median price
US$ 15,490
Latest flight
24 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

24 Oct 2026 Hawker 125-700/800/850/900 US$ 15,490
14 Oct 2026 Cessna Citation Excel/XLS US$ 13,190

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 2h41 US$ 2,800 US$ 7,500–US$ 15,000
Very light jet, 4 seats 2h17 US$ 3,600 US$ 8,200–US$ 16,400
Light jet, 7 seats 1h55 US$ 4,800 US$ 9,200–US$ 18,400
Midsize jet, 8 seats 1h51 US$ 6,000 US$ 11,100–US$ 22,200

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 14,297, against US$ 22,200 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 36% 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 New York

Airports in Chicago/West Chicago

Questions

How much is a private jet from New York to Chicago/West Chicago?

A full charter runs about US$ 11,100–22,200 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 13,190, with a median of US$ 15,490.

How long is the flight from New York to Chicago/West Chicago?

It is 638 nautical miles (1,182 km): about 1h51 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly New York → 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, Hawker 125-700/800/850/900, Gulfstream G280, Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450.

Are there empty legs from New York to Chicago/West Chicago right now?

Yes, 4 listed now, from US$ 14,297. They are at the top of this page.

Which airports do the flights use?

In New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). 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 New York?

The return route has its own page, with 3 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.