15Oct
Thu
Cessna Citation Excel/XLS Midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 11,072
whole aircraft
Private jet from Washington to Chicago/West Chicago
We have seen 1 empty legs from Washington to Chicago/West Chicago, from US$ 11,072. A full charter is estimated at US$ 9,800–19,600. 544 nm, about 1h38 in the air.
- Distance
- 544 nm
- Flight time
- 1h38
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 11,072
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 19,600
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 11,072
- Median price
- US$ 11,072
- Latest flight
- —
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 | 2h21 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 6,600–US$ 13,200 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 2h00 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 7,200–US$ 14,400 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h42 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 8,100–US$ 16,200 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h38 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 9,800–US$ 19,600 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 11,072, against US$ 19,600 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 44% 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 Washington
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport DCA0 km from the centre
- Washington Dulles International Airport IAD38 km from the centre
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport BWI48 km from the centre
- Joint Base Andrews ADW15 km from the centre
- Fort Meade Executive Airport FME35 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 Washington to Chicago/West Chicago?
A full charter runs about US$ 9,800–19,600 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 11,072, with a median of US$ 11,072.
How long is the flight from Washington to Chicago/West Chicago?
It is 544 nautical miles (1,007 km): about 1h38 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Washington → 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.
Are there empty legs from Washington to Chicago/West Chicago right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 11,072. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). 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 Washington?
The return route has its own page, with 2 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.