Private Jet Charter Dubuque (DBQ) to Chicago (ORD)

Fly privately from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), a 236 km (127 nm) flight, from 40m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $4,000 all-in.

Distance: 236 km
Fastest: 40m
From: $4,000
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Dubuque to Chicago?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
48m
Est. price
$7,500
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
44m
Est. price
$6,900
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
44m
Est. price
$12,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
43m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
43m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
41m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
58m
Est. price
$4,000
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	48m	Non-stop	$7,500$3,300 – $11,700	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	44m	Non-stop	$6,900$3,400 – $10,400	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	44m	Non-stop	$12,200$6,000 – $18,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	43m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	43m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	41m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	58m	Non-stop	$4,000$1,900 – $6,100	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 Dubuque to Chicago non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 236 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 06m
Range: 1,700km

about $6,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 49m
Range: 2,450km

about $10,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cirrus Vision Jet SF50

Cirrus Aircraft

Pax: 6
Time: 54m
Range: 2,100km

about $11,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 43m
Range: 3,150km

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

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 44m
Range: 6,480km

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

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 43m
Range: 6,075km

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

Dubuque to Chicago in local time

Take off from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) at about 10:40 local time, after 40m in the air. Chicago is on the same time as Dubuque.

Return flight: Chicago to Dubuque

Empty legs near this route

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Dubuque 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 $3,800; August is the dearest at about $4,300.

$4.3kDec: about $4,300
$3.9kJan: about $3,900
$3.8kFeb: about $3,800
$4.0kMar: about $4,000
$4.0kApr: about $4,000
$4.0kMay: about $4,000
$4.3kJun: about $4,300
$4.3kJul: about $4,300
$4.3kAug: about $4,300
$4.0kSept: about $4,000
$4.0kOct: about $4,000

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 Dubuque 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.

Arrival

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

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)25 km away792 jets
Dupage Airport (DPA)30 km away679 jets
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)15 km away211 jets
Lewis University Airport (LOT)44 km away108 jets

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 Dubuque to Chicago on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

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

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $9,800
Empty legs, past year: 7 · listed ~3d ahead

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Private jet vs business class

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

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$2,600

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 19m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

3h 48m door to door

You save 2h 29m each, 9h 55m for the group. The jet costs $1,580 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 Dubuque to Chicago cost?

$4,000 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $5,900 (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 Dubuque Regional 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.

DepartureDubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)Dubuque, United States ArrivalChicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)Chicago, United States

Fastest flight time: 40mUp to 19 passengers

Dubuque to Chicago, Frequently Asked Questions

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

Estimated charter prices for the 236 km flight from Dubuque (DBQ) to Chicago (ORD) range from about $4,000 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 Dubuque to Chicago by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 40m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Dubuque to Chicago non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 236 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Dubuque to Chicago?

Right now our empty-leg board has 1 flight leaving the Dubuque area and 21 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 Dubuque to Chicago?

About $5,900 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 Dubuque to Chicago?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $3,800 and August about $4,300. 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.

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Aircraft for Dubuque to Chicago

These jets can fly the 236 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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

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