Private jet cost
Calgary → Chicago
A private flight from Calgary to Chicago covers 1,213 nautical miles (2,247 km) and takes about 3h 11m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $21,326 – $30,985 one-way — about $6,539 per seat.
1,213 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 11m
Flight time (light jet)
4.2h vs 6.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,144 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 225 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 | 1 fuel stop | 5h 23m | $22,124 – $32,565 | $34,868 – $46,035 | $40,668 – $58,635 | $6,836 | 773 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 20m | $20,843 – $29,584 | $32,988 – $42,047 | $39,188 – $55,447 | $6,303 | 829 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 11m | $21,326 – $30,985 | $33,501 – $43,668 | $41,001 – $60,668 | $6,539 | 1,144 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 03m | $27,410 – $39,790 | $43,093 – $56,123 | $52,093 – $77,123 | $8,400 | 1,683 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 56m | $33,094 – $47,998 | $52,067 – $67,756 | $62,567 – $92,756 | $10,137 | 1,968 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 53m | $41,559 – $63,824 | $65,552 – $90,206 | $78,052 – $122K | $13,173 | 2,413 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 47m | $50,931 – $77,866 | $80,432 – $110K | $95,432 – $149K | $16,100 | 3,188 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 56m | $82,425 – $145K | $131K – $206K | $152K – $271K | $28,490 | 6,326 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 Calgary–Chicago non-stop
Calgary: where you’d land
- Springbank Airport CYBW
Business-aviation airport · 5,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs - Calgary International Airport CYYC
Major hub · 14,000 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
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 (light jet) | 4.2 h | 1,144 kg | $6,539 |
| Airline, economy | 6.5 h | 225 kg | Typically $270–$674 |
| Airline, first / business | 6 h | 899 kg | Typically $1,124–$2,697 |
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.