Private jet cost
Vancouver → Chicago
A private flight from Vancouver to Chicago covers 1,540 nautical miles (2,852 km) and takes about 3h 48m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $33,203 – $48,405 one-way — about $10,201 per seat.
1,540 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 48m
Flight time (midsize jet)
4.8h vs 7.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,091 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 285 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 33m | $26,372 – $38,996 | $41,403 – $54,905 | $47,203 – $67,505 | $8,171 | 940 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 13m | $24,517 – $34,963 | $38,641 – $49,466 | $44,841 – $62,866 | $7,435 | 998 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 43m | $31,765 – $45,779 | $50,254 – $65,005 | $57,754 – $82,005 | $9,693 | 1,693 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 48m | $33,203 – $48,405 | $52,005 – $68,006 | $61,005 – $89,006 | $10,201 | 2,091 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 39m | $40,020 – $58,299 | $62,723 – $81,964 | $73,223 – $107K | $12,290 | 2,444 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 35m | $50,146 – $77,434 | $78,762 – $109K | $91,262 – $141K | $15,948 | 2,995 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 27m | $61,334 – $94,305 | $96,437 – $133K | $111K – $172K | $19,455 | 3,954 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 39m | $99,048 – $176K | $157K – $249K | $178K – $314K | $34,431 | 7,855 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 Vancouver–Chicago non-stop
Vancouver: where you’d land
- Abbotsford International Airport CYXX
Airport with private terminal · 9,600 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs · 24h - Vancouver International Airport CYVR
Major hub · 11,500 ft runway · 25 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 (midsize jet) | 4.8 h | 2,091 kg | $10,201 |
| Airline, economy | 7.2 h | 285 kg | Typically $342–$856 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.7 h | 1141 kg | Typically $1,426–$3,423 |
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.