Private jet cost
Aspen → Chicago
A private flight from Aspen to Chicago covers 884 nautical miles (1,638 km) and takes about 2h 41m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $13,024 – $18,603 one-way — about $3,953 per seat.
884 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 41m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.7h vs 5.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
515 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 164 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 28m | $14,218 – $21,060 | $22,289 – $29,607 | $28,089 – $42,207 | $4,410 | 497 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 41m | $13,024 – $18,603 | $20,499 – $26,280 | $26,699 – $39,680 | $3,953 | 515 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 24m | $16,744 – $24,171 | $26,453 – $34,271 | $33,953 – $51,271 | $5,114 | 863 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 19m | $21,579 – $31,118 | $34,122 – $44,163 | $43,122 – $65,163 | $6,587 | 1,271 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 13m | $26,122 – $37,630 | $41,341 – $53,455 | $51,841 – $78,455 | $7,969 | 1,489 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 11m | $32,916 – $50,125 | $52,255 – $71,310 | $64,755 – $103K | $10,380 | 1,827 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 06m | $40,459 – $61,319 | $64,321 – $87,372 | $79,321 – $126K | $12,722 | 2,417 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 13m | $65,693 – $114K | $105K – $163K | $126K – $228K | $22,510 | 4,786 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Aspen–Chicago non-stop
Aspen: where you’d land
- Aspen/Pitkin County Airport KASE
Business-aviation airport · 8,006 ft runway · 10 min to centre
Chicago: where you’d land
- Chicago Executive Airport KPWK
Business-aviation airport · 5,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Chicago Midway International Airport KMDW
Airport with private terminal · 6,522 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h - Chicago O'Hare International Airport KORD
Major hub · 13,000 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (very light jet) | 3.7 h | 515 kg | $3,953 |
| Airline, economy | 5.8 h | 164 kg | Typically $197–$491 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.3 h | 655 kg | Typically $819–$1,966 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.