Charter Bakersfield to Chicago privately from US$52,000, about 3h 53m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Bakersfield (BFL) to Chicago (ORD), and from Chicago (ORD) back to Bakersfield (BFL).
Bakersfield and Chicago lie approximately 2,782 km apart (1,729 mi / 1,502 nm) on a direct routing.
From US$52,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Bakersfield to Chicago (and Chicago to Bakersfield) ranges from US$52,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$99,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 53m | 3h 30m – 4h 16m | US$52,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 36m | 3h 14m – 3h 58m | US$71,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 53m | US$52,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 50m | US$57,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 40m | US$62,500 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 36m | US$71,000 – US$99,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 36m | US$78,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 40m | US$85,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Bakersfield and Chicago? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Bakersfield, United States: Meadows Field, Delano Municipal Airport and Porterville Municipal Airport.
Chicago, United States: Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dupage Airport, Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Gary/Chicago International Airport and Lewis University Airport.
| Meadows Field | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KBFL / BFL | KORD / ORD |
| Longest hard runway | 10,849 ft | 13,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 510 ft | 680 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 7,649 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,298 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 7,949 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,068 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 7,349 ft spare |
3,700 km 222 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 7,571 ft spare |
3,650 km 172 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 6,649 ft spare |
3,900 km 422 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5,273 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,122 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,919 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,448 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,949 ft spare |
6,400 km 2,922 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 6,157 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,742 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 5,409 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,922 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 5,549 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,322 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 6,059 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,922 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,849 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,782 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 5,049 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,634 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,849 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,482 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 6,049 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,467 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Delano Municipal Airport (5,659 ft, 38 km) · Porterville Municipal Airport (5,960 ft, 66 km) · Bakersfield International Airport (4,000 ft, 13 km) · Shafter Airport - Minter Field (4,501 ft, 15 km) · Dupage Airport (7,571 ft, 30 km) · Chicago Executive Airport (5,001 ft, 15 km) · Chicago Midway International Airport (6,522 ft, 25 km) · Gary/Chicago International Airport (8,859 ft, 57 km)
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 7-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Travel Bakersfield–Chicago with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Bakersfield–Chicago is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$52,000 – US$99,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 3h 53m gate to gate across the 2,782 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Bakersfield–Chicago departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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