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Private Jet Charter State College (SCE) to Chicago (ORD)

Fly privately from State College Regional Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), a 847 km (457 nm) flight, from 1h 21m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $6,500 all-in.

Distance
847 km
Fastest
1h 21m
From
$6,500
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
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Passengers

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Which private jet is right for State College to Chicago?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    1h 49m
    Est. price
    $10,200

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

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    1h 36m
    Est. price
    $9,500

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

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    1h 35m
    Est. price
    $13,400

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    1h 33m
    Est. price
    $20,600

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    1h 31m
    Est. price
    $19,500

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    1h 26m
    Est. price
    $32,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    2h 26m
    Est. price
    $6,500

    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 State College to Chicago non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 847 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
2h 53m

about $8,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
1h 55m

about $13,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
1h 59m

about $14,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
1h 34m

about $19,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream II exteriorHeavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
12
Time
1h 34m

about $26,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
1h 33m

about $29,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

State College to Chicago in local time

Take off from State College Regional Airport (SCE) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) at about 10:21 local time, after 1h 21m in the air. Chicago is 1 hour behind State College.

Return flight: Chicago to State College

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State College 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 $6,100; August is the dearest at about $7,100.
  1. Dec: about $7,000
  2. Jan: about $6,300
  3. Feb: about $6,100
  4. Mar: about $6,500
  5. Apr: about $6,500
  6. May: about $6,500
  7. Jun: about $7,100
  8. Jul: about $7,100
  9. Aug: about $7,100
  10. Sept: about $6,500
  11. Oct: about $6,500

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 State College 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

9private jets at State College Regional Airport

Busiest on Fridays (33% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

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

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 State College to Chicago 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
$12,200
Empty legs, past year
7 · listed ~4d ahead
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Private jet vs business class

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

Travellers

4

Private jet

$3,250

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

2h 25m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 35m door to door

You save 2h 10m each, 8h 42m for the group. The jet costs $2,270 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 State College to Chicago cost?

$6,500 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $10,900 (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 State College 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.
DepartureState College Regional Airport (SCE)State College, United StatesArrivalChicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)Chicago, United States
Fastest flight time: 1h 21mUp to 19 passengers

State College to Chicago, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from State College to Chicago cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 847 km flight from State College (SCE) to Chicago (ORD) range from about $6,500 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 State College to Chicago by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 21m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly State College to Chicago non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 847 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from State College to Chicago?
Right now our empty-leg board has 1 flight leaving the State College 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 State College to Chicago?
About $10,900 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 State College to Chicago?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $6,100 and August about $7,100. 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 State College to Chicago

These jets can fly the 847 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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