Private Jet Charter Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford (RFD)

Fly privately from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), a 706 km (381 nm) flight, from 1h 12m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $5,900 all-in.

Distance: 706 km
Fastest: 1h 12m
From: $5,900
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Nashville to Chicago/Rockford?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
1h 35m
Est. price
$9,500
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
1h 24m
Est. price
$8,800
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
1h 23m
Est. price
$12,700
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
1h 22m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
1h 20m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
1h 16m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
2h 06m
Est. price
$5,900
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	1h 35m	Non-stop	$9,500$5,300 – $13,700	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	1h 24m	Non-stop	$8,800$5,300 – $12,300	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	1h 23m	Non-stop	$12,700$6,500 – $18,800	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	1h 22m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	1h 20m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	1h 16m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	2h 06m	Non-stop	$5,900$3,800 – $8,000	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 Nashville to Chicago/Rockford non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 706 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: 2h 29m
Range: 1,700km

about $8,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 1h 40m
Range: 2,450km

about $12,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 1h 43m
Range: 2,161km

about $13,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 22m
Range: 3,150km

about $18,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 1h 23m
Range: 6,480km

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

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 1h 21m
Range: 6,075km

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

Nashville to Chicago/Rockford in local time

Take off from Nashville International Airport (BNA) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) at about 11:12 local time, after 1h 12m in the air. Chicago/Rockford is on the same time as Nashville.

Return flight: Chicago/Rockford to Nashville

Empty legs near this route

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Nashville to Chicago/Rockford price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $5,600; August is the dearest at about $6,500.

$6.4kDec: about $6,400
$5.7kJan: about $5,700
$5.6kFeb: about $5,600
$5.9kMar: about $5,900
$5.9kApr: about $5,900
$5.9kMay: about $5,900
$6.4kJun: about $6,400
$6.5kJul: about $6,500
$6.5kAug: about $6,500
$5.9kSept: about $5,900
$5.9kOct: about $5,900

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 Nashville and Chicago/Rockford

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

982private jets at Nashville International Airport

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

Other private-jet airports near Nashville

John C Tune Airport20 km away208 jets
City of Murfreesboro Airport39 km away3 jets

Arrival

1private jets at Chicago Rockford International Airport

Busiest on Sundays (100% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Chicago/Rockford

Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL)47 km away25 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 Nashville to Chicago/Rockford on your date.

Your date

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Wait for an empty leg

About 11 empty legs flew this route in the past year, usually listed 4 days before departure. Set an alert and decide by Fri 20 Nov: an empty leg can cost up to 75% less.

From, on Tue 24 Nov: $11,100
Empty legs, past year: 11 · listed ~4d 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

$3,080

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

2h 10m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 24m door to door

You save 2h 15m each, 8h 59m for the group. The jet costs $2,090 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 Nashville to Chicago/Rockford cost?

$5,900 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $9,800 (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 Nashville International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Chicago Rockford International Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureNashville International Airport (BNA)Nashville, United States ArrivalChicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)Chicago/Rockford, United States

Fastest flight time: 1h 12mUp to 19 passengers

Nashville to Chicago/Rockford, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Nashville to Chicago/Rockford cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 706 km flight from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford (RFD) range from about $5,900 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 Nashville to Chicago/Rockford by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 12m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Nashville to Chicago/Rockford non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 706 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Nashville to Chicago/Rockford?

Right now our empty-leg board has 16 flights leaving the Nashville area and 5 arriving in the Chicago/Rockford 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 Nashville to Chicago/Rockford?

About $9,800 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 Nashville to Chicago/Rockford?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $5,600 and August about $6,500. 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 Nashville?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Nashville International Airport (BNA): 982, so BNA is the main private-jet airport for Nashville. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Nashville.

Which airport do private jets use most near Chicago/Rockford?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL): 25, 47 km from RFD. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Chicago/Rockford.

Fly private from Nashville

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Aircraft for Nashville to Chicago/Rockford

These jets can fly the 706 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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