Private jet cost
Frankfurt → Chicago
A private flight from Frankfurt to Chicago covers 3,767 nautical miles (6,977 km) and takes about 7h 59m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $132K – $206K one-way — about $42,320 per seat.
3,767 nm
Great-circle distance
7h 59m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
9h vs 11.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
9,173 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 698 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 | 3 fuel stops | 16h 00m | $62,582 – $92,883 | $97,942 – $130K | $104K – $143K | $19,433 | 2,297 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 13h 29m | $61,914 – $88,319 | $97,560 – $125K | $104K – $138K | $18,779 | 2,580 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 10h 46m | $68,670 – $99,932 | $108K – $141K | $115K – $158K | $21,075 | 3,865 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 37m | $80,530 – $118K | $126K – $165K | $135K – $186K | $24,793 | 5,289 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 14m | $97,033 – $142K | $152K – $199K | $162K – $224K | $29,863 | 6,189 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 04m | $121K – $188K | $190K – $264K | $203K – $296K | $38,723 | 7,591 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 7h 59m | $132K – $206K | $206K – $287K | $221K – $326K | $42,320 | 9,173 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 8h 29m | $212K – $387K | $331K – $539K | $352K – $604K | $74,914 | 18,280 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 Frankfurt–Chicago non-stop
Frankfurt: where you’d land
- Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport EDFE
Business-aviation airport · 4,593 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs - Frankfurt Airport EDDF
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs
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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 9 h | 9,173 kg | $42,320 |
| Airline, economy | 11.9 h | 698 kg | Typically $837–$2,093 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.4 h | 2791 kg | Typically $3,488–$8,372 |
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.