Private jet cost
Chicago → Montreal
A private flight from Chicago to Montreal covers 647 nautical miles (1,198 km) and takes about 2h 03m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $10,350 – $14,688 one-way — about $3,130 per seat.
647 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 03m
Flight time (very light jet)
3h vs 5.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
392 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 120 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 | 2h 37m | $11,126 – $16,380 | $17,533 – $23,152 | $23,333 – $35,752 | $3,438 | 375 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 03m | $10,350 – $14,688 | $16,385 – $20,881 | $22,585 – $34,281 | $3,130 | 392 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 1h 50m | $13,432 – $19,245 | $21,357 – $27,476 | $28,857 – $44,476 | $4,085 | 660 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 1h 46m | $17,600 – $25,200 | $28,000 – $36,000 | $37,000 – $57,000 | $5,350 | 974 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 1h 42m | $22,000 – $31,500 | $35,000 – $45,000 | $45,500 – $70,000 | $6,688 | 1,143 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 1h 41m | $28,200 – $42,650 | $45,000 – $61,000 | $57,500 – $93,000 | $8,856 | 1,403 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 37m | $35,700 – $53,800 | $57,000 – $77,000 | $72,000 – $116K | $11,188 | 1,860 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 1h 42m | $55,800 – $96,000 | $90,000 – $138K | $111K – $203K | $18,975 | 3,673 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–Montreal 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
Montreal: where you’d land
- Montréal Saint-Hubert Airport CYHU
Business-aviation airport · 7,800 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h - Montréal-Trudeau International Airport CYUL
Major hub · 11,000 ft runway · 25 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 h | 392 kg | $3,130 |
| Airline, economy | 5.3 h | 120 kg | Typically $144–$359 |
| Airline, first / business | 4.8 h | 479 kg | Typically $599–$1,437 |
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.