Private jet cost
Chicago → Houston
A private flight from Chicago to Houston covers 815 nautical miles (1,510 km) and takes about 2h 30m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $12,246 – $17,464 one-way — about $3,714 per seat.
815 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 30m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.5h vs 5.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
479 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 151 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 13m | $13,318 – $19,698 | $20,905 – $27,729 | $26,705 – $40,329 | $4,127 | 461 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 30m | $12,246 – $17,464 | $19,302 – $24,709 | $25,502 – $38,109 | $3,714 | 479 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 14m | $15,780 – $22,738 | $24,970 – $32,293 | $32,470 – $49,293 | $4,815 | 804 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 09m | $20,352 – $29,293 | $32,234 – $41,646 | $41,234 – $62,646 | $6,206 | 1,185 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 04m | $24,655 – $35,449 | $39,085 – $50,446 | $49,585 – $75,446 | $7,513 | 1,388 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 02m | $31,097 – $47,242 | $49,457 – $67,334 | $61,957 – $99,334 | $9,792 | 1,704 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 58m | $38,255 – $57,838 | $60,931 – $82,569 | $75,931 – $122K | $12,012 | 2,255 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 04m | $62,172 – $108K | $99,803 – $154K | $121K – $219K | $21,252 | 4,462 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–Houston 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
Houston: where you’d land
- Sugar Land Regional Airport KSGR
Business-aviation airport · 8,000 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - William P. Hobby Airport KHOU
Airport with private terminal · 7,602 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - George Bush Intercontinental Airport KIAH
Major hub · 12,001 ft runway · 35 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) | 3.5 h | 479 kg | $3,714 |
| Airline, economy | 5.6 h | 151 kg | Typically $181–$453 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.1 h | 604 kg | Typically $755–$1,812 |
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.