Private Jet Charter West Palm Beach (PBI) to Chicago (ORD)

Fly privately from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), a 1,844 km (996 nm) flight, from 2h 29m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $11,500 all-in.

Distance: 1,844 km
Fastest: 2h 29m
From: $11,500
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for West Palm Beach to Chicago?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
3h 29m
Est. price
$15,800
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
3h 01m
Est. price
$14,400
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
2h 58m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
2h 55m
Est. price
$30,100
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
2h 50m
Est. price
$28,100
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
2h 40m
Est. price
$41,400
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
4h 49m
Est. price
$11,500
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	3h 29m	Non-stop	$15,800$11,100 – $20,500	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	3h 01m	Non-stop	$14,400$10,800 – $18,000	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	2h 58m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,900 – $25,100	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	2h 55m	Non-stop	$30,100$21,300 – $38,800	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	2h 50m	Non-stop	$28,100$20,800 – $35,400	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	2h 40m	Non-stop	$41,400$31,100 – $51,600	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	4h 49m	Non-stop	$11,500$9,400 – $13,600	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 West Palm Beach to Chicago non-stop

110 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 1,844 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Epic E1000

Epic Aircraft

Pax: 5
Time: 3h 55m
Range: 3,056km

about $16,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 3h 42m
Range: 2,450km

about $18,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Embraer Phenom 100

Embraer

Pax: 4
Time: 3h 24m
Range: 2,182km

about $20,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 2h 56m
Range: 3,150km

about $25,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 2h 38m
Range: 6,300km

about $35,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 2h 54m
Range: 6,075km

about $38,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

West Palm Beach to Chicago in local time

Take off from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) at about 11:29 local time, after 2h 29m in the air. Chicago is 1 hour behind West Palm Beach.

Return flight: Chicago to West Palm Beach

Empty legs near this route

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West Palm Beach 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 $10,800; July is the dearest at about $12,600.

$12kDec: about $12,400
$11kJan: about $11,100
$11kFeb: about $10,800
$11kMar: about $11,400
$12kApr: about $11,500
$12kMay: about $11,500
$13kJun: about $12,500
$13kJul: about $12,600
$13kAug: about $12,500
$12kSept: about $11,500
$12kOct: about $11,500

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 West Palm Beach 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

3,051private jets at President Donald J. Trump International Airport

Busiest on Mondays (19% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near West Palm Beach

Boca Raton Airport (BCT)34 km away1,637 jets
Witham Field (SUA)57 km away1,401 jets
Pompano Beach Airpark (PPM)49 km away128 jets
North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport22 km away30 jets

Arrival

295private jets at Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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

Other private-jet airports near Chicago

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)25 km away794 jets
Dupage Airport (DPA)30 km away679 jets
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)15 km away212 jets
Lewis University Airport (LOT)44 km away109 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 West Palm Beach 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: $16,900
Empty legs, past year: 70 · 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

$4,500

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

4h 12m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

5h 52m door to door

You save 1h 40m each, 6h 41m for the group. The jet costs $2,450 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago cost?

$11,500 – $51,600

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $21,000 (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 President Donald J. Trump International 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.

DeparturePresident Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)West Palm Beach, United States ArrivalChicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)Chicago, United States

Fastest flight time: 2h 29mUp to 19 passengers

West Palm Beach to Chicago, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from West Palm Beach to Chicago cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 1,844 km flight from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Chicago (ORD) range from about $11,500 in the turboprops category to around $51,600 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 2h 29m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly West Palm Beach to Chicago non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 1,844 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from West Palm Beach to Chicago?

Right now our empty-leg board has 15 flights leaving the West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?

About $21,000 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $10,800 and July about $12,600. 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 West Palm Beach?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI): 3,051, so PBI is the main private-jet airport for West Palm Beach. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in West Palm Beach.

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): 794, 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago

These jets can fly the 1,844 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Embraer Phenom 100EV2,182 km range Hawker 400XP2,570 km range Beechcraft King Air B2002,926 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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