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Private Jet Charter Chicago (ORD) to Columbus (LCK)

Fly privately from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), a 483 km (261 nm) flight, from 57m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $5,000 all-in.

Distance
483 km
Fastest
57m
From
$5,000
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Chicago to Columbus?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    1h 12m
    Est. price
    $8,300

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    1h 05m
    Est. price
    $7,700

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    1h 04m
    Est. price
    $12,200

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    1h 04m
    Est. price
    $20,300

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    1h 02m
    Est. price
    $19,000

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    59m
    Est. price
    $32,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    1h 33m
    Est. price
    $5,000

    e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Chicago to Columbus non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 483 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Time
1h 49m

about $7,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
1h 16m

about $11,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
1h 18m

about $12,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
1h 04m

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream II exteriorHeavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
12
Time
1h 04m

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
1h 03m

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Chicago to Columbus in local time

Take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) at about 11:57 local time, after 57m in the air. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

Return flight: Columbus to Chicago

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Chicago to Columbus price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $4,700; August is the dearest at about $5,500.
  1. Dec: about $5,400
  2. Jan: about $4,900
  3. Feb: about $4,700
  4. Mar: about $5,000
  5. Apr: about $5,000
  6. May: about $5,000
  7. Jun: about $5,400
  8. Jul: about $5,500
  9. Aug: about $5,500
  10. Sept: about $5,000
  11. Oct: about $5,000

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Chicago and Columbus

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

292private jets at Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Busiest on Sundays (18% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Chicago

Arrival

70private jets at Rickenbacker International Airport

Busiest on Thursdays (24% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Columbus

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

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Our read of the market for Chicago to Columbus on your date.

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov
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Empty legs, past year
26 · listed ~3d ahead
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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

4

Private jet

$2,800

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 46m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 7m door to door

You save 2h 21m each, 9h 26m for the group. The jet costs $1,800 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Chicago to Columbus cost?

$5,000 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $7,900 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
  • Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

  • Arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Rickenbacker International Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureChicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)Chicago, United StatesArrivalRickenbacker International Airport (LCK)Columbus, United States
Fastest flight time: 57mUp to 19 passengers

Chicago to Columbus, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Chicago to Columbus cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 483 km flight from Chicago (ORD) to Columbus (LCK) range from about $5,000 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Columbus by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 57m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Chicago to Columbus non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 483 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from Chicago to Columbus?
Right now our empty-leg board has 26 flights leaving the Chicago area and 4 arriving in the Columbus area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.
How much is a return private jet from Chicago to Columbus?
About $7,900 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.
When is the cheapest time to fly private from Chicago to Columbus?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $4,700 and August about $5,500. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.
Which airport do private jets use most near Chicago?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): 792, 25 km from ORD. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Chicago.
Which airport do private jets use most near Columbus?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU): 299, 32 km from LCK. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Columbus.

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Aircraft for Chicago to Columbus

These jets can fly the 483 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km rangeEclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

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More private jet routes to Columbus

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