Private jet cost
Miami → Chicago
A private flight from Miami to Chicago covers 1,023 nautical miles (1,894 km) and takes about 2h 44m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,668 – $27,032 one-way — about $5,713 per seat.
1,023 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 44m
Flight time (light jet)
3.7h vs 6.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
981 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 189 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 57m | $16,013 – $23,778 | $25,051 – $33,355 | $30,851 – $45,955 | $4,974 | 567 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 49m | $18,697 – $26,443 | $29,688 – $37,715 | $35,888 – $51,115 | $5,643 | 730 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 44m | $18,668 – $27,032 | $29,412 – $38,216 | $36,912 – $55,216 | $5,713 | 981 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 37m | $24,027 – $34,759 | $37,888 – $49,184 | $46,888 – $70,184 | $7,348 | 1,444 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 31m | $29,049 – $41,983 | $45,844 – $59,459 | $56,344 – $84,459 | $8,879 | 1,690 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 29m | $36,545 – $55,876 | $57,838 – $79,243 | $70,338 – $111K | $11,553 | 2,073 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 23m | $44,855 – $68,266 | $71,085 – $96,953 | $86,085 – $136K | $14,140 | 2,741 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 31m | $72,717 – $127K | $116K – $181K | $137K – $246K | $25,021 | 5,433 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 Miami–Chicago non-stop
Miami: where you’d land
- Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport KOPF
Business-aviation airport · 8,002 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Miami Executive Airport KTMB
Business-aviation airport · 5,002 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h - Miami International Airport KMIA
Major hub · 13,016 ft runway · 20 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) | 3.7 h | 981 kg | $5,713 |
| Airline, economy | 6.1 h | 189 kg | Typically $227–$568 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.6 h | 758 kg | Typically $947–$2,273 |
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.