Private jet cost
Seattle → Chicago
A private flight from Seattle to Chicago covers 1,502 nautical miles (2,782 km) and takes about 3h 53m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $25,344 – $36,961 one-way — about $7,788 per seat.
1,502 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 53m
Flight time (light jet)
4.9h vs 7.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,391 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 278 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 25m | $25,875 – $38,243 | $40,638 – $53,866 | $46,438 – $66,466 | $8,015 | 921 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 07m | $24,086 – $34,333 | $37,979 – $48,597 | $44,179 – $61,997 | $7,302 | 978 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 53m | $25,344 – $36,961 | $39,684 – $51,912 | $47,184 – $68,912 | $7,788 | 1,391 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 43m | $32,525 – $47,396 | $50,961 – $66,615 | $59,961 – $87,615 | $9,990 | 2,043 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 34m | $39,209 – $57,093 | $61,475 – $80,300 | $71,975 – $105K | $12,038 | 2,388 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 30m | $49,140 – $75,840 | $77,216 – $107K | $89,716 – $139K | $15,623 | 2,927 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 22m | $60,116 – $92,380 | $94,563 – $130K | $110K – $169K | $19,062 | 3,865 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 34m | $97,102 – $173K | $154K – $244K | $175K – $309K | $33,735 | 7,676 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 Seattle–Chicago non-stop
Seattle: where you’d land
- Boeing Field / King County International Airport KBFI
Business-aviation airport · 10,000 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h - Paine Field (Snohomish County Airport) KPAE
Airport with private terminal · 9,010 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport KSEA
Major hub · 11,901 ft runway · 30 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 | 1,391 kg | $7,788 |
| Airline, economy | 7.1 h | 278 kg | Typically $334–$834 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.6 h | 1113 kg | Typically $1,391–$3,338 |
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.