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Private Jet Charter Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (ORD)

Fly privately from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), a 376 km (203 nm) flight, from 49m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $4,600 all-in.

Distance
376 km
Fastest
49m
From
$4,600
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Detroit to Chicago?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    1h 02m
    Est. price
    $7,800

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

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    56m
    Est. price
    $7,100

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

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    55m
    Est. price
    $12,200

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    55m
    Est. price
    $20,300

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    54m
    Est. price
    $19,000

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    52m
    Est. price
    $32,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    1h 18m
    Est. price
    $4,600

    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 Detroit to Chicago non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 376 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 30m

about $6,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
1h 04m

about $10,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
1h 06m

about $11,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
55m

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

Gulfstream II exteriorHeavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
12
Time
55m

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

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
55m

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

Detroit to Chicago in local time

Take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) at about 09:49 local time, after 49m in the air. Chicago is 1 hour behind Detroit.

Return flight: Chicago to Detroit

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Detroit to Chicago price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $4,300; August is the dearest at about $5,000.
  1. Dec: about $4,900
  2. Jan: about $4,400
  3. Feb: about $4,300
  4. Mar: about $4,600
  5. Apr: about $4,600
  6. May: about $4,600
  7. Jun: about $5,000
  8. Jul: about $5,000
  9. Aug: about $5,000
  10. Sept: about $4,600
  11. Oct: about $4,600

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 Detroit and Chicago

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

275private jets at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Busiest on Fridays (17% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Detroit

Arrival

288private jets at Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Busiest on Fridays (17% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Chicago

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.

Book now or wait?

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

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 9% less. Sunday is one of the busiest days to fly.

From, on Sun 22 Nov
$10,550
Empty legs, past year
54 · listed ~2d ahead
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Private jet vs business class

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

Travellers

4

Private jet

$2,650

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 34m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

3h 59m door to door

You save 2h 25m each, 9h 39m for the group. The jet costs $1,640 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 Detroit to Chicago cost?

$4,600 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $7,100 (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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)Detroit, United StatesArrivalChicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)Chicago, United States
Fastest flight time: 49mUp to 19 passengers

Detroit to Chicago, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Detroit to Chicago cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 376 km flight from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (ORD) range from about $4,600 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 Detroit to Chicago by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 49m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Detroit to Chicago non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 376 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from Detroit to Chicago?
Right now our empty-leg board has 2 flights leaving the Detroit area and 17 arriving in the Chicago 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 Detroit to Chicago?
About $7,100 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 Detroit to Chicago?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $4,300 and August about $5,000. 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 Detroit?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): 275, so DTW is the main private-jet airport for Detroit. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Detroit.
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): 785, 25 km from ORD. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Chicago.

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Aircraft for Detroit to Chicago

These jets can fly the 376 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

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More private jet routes from Detroit

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Detroit and private jet charter in Chicago.

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