Private jet cost
Los Angeles → Chicago
A private flight from Los Angeles to Chicago covers 1,515 nautical miles (2,805 km) and takes about 3h 54m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $25,522 – $37,224 one-way — about $7,843 per seat.
1,515 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 54m
Flight time (light jet)
4.9h vs 7.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,402 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 281 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 | 1 fuel stop | 6h 28m | $26,040 – $38,493 | $40,893 – $54,211 | $46,693 – $66,811 | $8,067 | 927 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 09m | $24,229 – $34,542 | $38,199 – $48,886 | $44,399 – $62,286 | $7,346 | 984 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 54m | $25,522 – $37,224 | $39,956 – $52,275 | $47,456 – $69,275 | $7,843 | 1,402 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 45m | $32,750 – $47,731 | $51,308 – $67,077 | $60,308 – $88,077 | $10,060 | 2,059 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 36m | $39,479 – $57,494 | $61,890 – $80,853 | $72,390 – $106K | $12,122 | 2,407 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 31m | $49,474 – $76,370 | $77,730 – $108K | $90,230 – $140K | $15,731 | 2,950 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 23m | $60,521 – $93,020 | $95,186 – $131K | $110K – $170K | $19,193 | 3,894 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 36m | $97,748 – $174K | $155K – $246K | $176K – $311K | $33,966 | 7,736 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 Los Angeles–Chicago non-stop
Los Angeles: where you’d land
- Van Nuys Airport KVNY
Business-aviation airport · 8,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Hollywood Burbank Airport KBUR
Airport with private terminal · 6,886 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Los Angeles International Airport KLAX
Major hub · 12,923 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 (light jet) | 4.9 h | 1,402 kg | $7,843 |
| Airline, economy | 7.1 h | 281 kg | Typically $337–$842 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.6 h | 1122 kg | Typically $1,403–$3,366 |
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.