Private jet cost
Chicago → Austin
A private flight from Chicago to Austin covers 846 nautical miles (1,566 km) and takes about 2h 35m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $12,587 – $17,963 one-way — about $3,819 per seat.
846 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 35m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.6h vs 5.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
495 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 157 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 19m | $13,713 – $20,295 | $21,512 – $28,552 | $27,312 – $41,152 | $4,251 | 477 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 35m | $12,587 – $17,963 | $19,827 – $25,398 | $26,027 – $38,798 | $3,819 | 495 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 19m | $16,203 – $23,366 | $25,620 – $33,160 | $33,120 – $50,160 | $4,946 | 830 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 13m | $20,890 – $30,093 | $33,062 – $42,749 | $42,062 – $63,749 | $6,373 | 1,223 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 08m | $25,298 – $36,405 | $40,074 – $51,766 | $50,574 – $76,766 | $7,713 | 1,432 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 06m | $31,895 – $48,506 | $50,684 – $69,078 | $63,184 – $101K | $10,050 | 1,758 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 02m | $39,221 – $59,364 | $62,418 – $84,675 | $77,418 – $124K | $12,323 | 2,326 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 08m | $63,716 – $111K | $102K – $158K | $123K – $223K | $21,804 | 4,604 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 Chicago–Austin non-stop
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
Austin: where you’d land
- Austin Executive Airport KEDC
Business-aviation airport · 6,025 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport KAUS
Major hub · 12,250 ft runway · 20 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) | 3.6 h | 495 kg | $3,819 |
| Airline, economy | 5.7 h | 157 kg | Typically $188–$470 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.2 h | 626 kg | Typically $783–$1,879 |
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.