Private jet cost
Denver → Chicago
A private flight from Denver to Chicago covers 789 nautical miles (1,460 km) and takes about 2h 26m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $11,946 – $17,024 one-way — about $3,621 per seat.
789 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 26m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.4h vs 5.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
465 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 146 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 07m | $12,971 – $19,173 | $20,371 – $27,004 | $26,171 – $39,604 | $4,018 | 447 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $11,946 – $17,024 | $18,840 – $24,102 | $25,040 – $37,502 | $3,621 | 465 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 11m | $15,409 – $22,184 | $24,398 – $31,530 | $31,898 – $48,530 | $4,699 | 781 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 06m | $19,879 – $28,589 | $31,506 – $40,675 | $40,506 – $61,675 | $6,059 | 1,151 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 01m | $24,089 – $34,607 | $38,214 – $49,285 | $48,714 – $74,285 | $7,337 | 1,349 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 1h 59m | $30,396 – $46,130 | $48,378 – $65,800 | $60,878 – $97,800 | $9,566 | 1,656 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 55m | $37,405 – $56,494 | $59,623 – $80,716 | $74,623 – $120K | $11,737 | 2,193 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 01m | $60,814 – $105K | $97,713 – $151K | $119K – $216K | $20,767 | 4,337 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 Denver–Chicago non-stop
Denver: where you’d land
- Centennial Airport KAPA
Business-aviation airport · 10,002 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport KBJC
Business-aviation airport · 9,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Denver International Airport KDEN
Major hub · 16,000 ft runway · 40 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 (very light jet) | 3.4 h | 465 kg | $3,621 |
| Airline, economy | 5.6 h | 146 kg | Typically $175–$438 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.1 h | 584 kg | Typically $730–$1,752 |
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.