Private jet cost
Jackson Hole → Chicago
A private flight from Jackson Hole to Chicago covers 1,017 nautical miles (1,883 km) and takes about 2h 43m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,590 – $26,917 one-way — about $5,688 per seat.
1,017 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 43m
Flight time (light jet)
3.7h vs 6.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
977 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 188 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 56m | $15,941 – $23,668 | $24,940 – $33,204 | $30,740 – $45,804 | $4,951 | 564 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 48m | $18,634 – $26,352 | $29,591 – $37,589 | $35,791 – $50,989 | $5,623 | 727 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 43m | $18,590 – $26,917 | $29,293 – $38,057 | $36,793 – $55,057 | $5,688 | 977 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 37m | $23,929 – $34,612 | $37,737 – $48,982 | $46,737 – $69,982 | $7,318 | 1,437 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 31m | $28,931 – $41,808 | $45,663 – $59,218 | $56,163 – $84,218 | $8,842 | 1,682 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 28m | $36,398 – $55,645 | $57,613 – $78,924 | $70,113 – $111K | $11,505 | 2,063 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 23m | $44,678 – $67,987 | $70,813 – $96,568 | $85,813 – $136K | $14,083 | 2,728 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 31m | $72,435 – $127K | $116K – $181K | $137K – $246K | $24,920 | 5,407 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 Jackson Hole–Chicago non-stop
Jackson Hole: where you’d land
- Jackson Hole Airport KJAC
Airport with private terminal · 6,300 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 (light jet) | 3.7 h | 977 kg | $5,688 |
| Airline, economy | 6.1 h | 188 kg | Typically $226–$565 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.6 h | 753 kg | Typically $942–$2,260 |
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.