Charter New Orleans to Chicago privately from US$21,000, about 2h 05m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago (ORD) and Chicago to New Orleans — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between New Orleans and Chicago is about 1,349 km (838 miles), or 729 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from New Orleans to Chicago (and Chicago to New Orleans) ranges from US$21,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$57,500 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. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
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. | 2h 05m | 1h 53m – 2h 18m | US$30,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 57m | 1h 45m – 2h 09m | US$41,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 05m | US$30,000 – US$42,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 04m | US$33,000 – US$46,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 59m | US$36,000 – US$50,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 57m | US$41,000 – US$57,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 57m | US$45,000 – US$63,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 59m | US$49,000 – US$69,000 | 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 New Orleans 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:
New Orleans, United States: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field, Lakefront Airport, Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport, Hammond Northshore Regional Airport and Houma Terrebonne 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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — New Orleans: New Orleans (MSY, NEW, NBG); Chicago: Chicago (MDW), Chicago/West Chicago (DPA), Chicago/Romeoville (LOT), Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK).
Observed traffic makes this an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 13:00 UTC.
New Orleans→Chicago runs about 7 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans → Chicago | 26 | 119 min | 108 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (4), Dassault Falcon 900 (3), Embraer Phenom 300 (3), Cessna Citation CJ3 (3) |
| Chicago → New Orleans | 25 | 112 min | — | Dassault Falcon 900 (5), Cessna Citation CJ3 (3), Bombardier Challenger (2), Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
51 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMSY / MSY | KORD / ORD |
| Longest hard runway | 10,104 ft | 13,000 ft |
| Surface | Porous friction course | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 4 ft | 680 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for New Orleans to Chicago can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has 10,104 ft and Chicago O'Hare International Airport 13,000 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 1,349 km.
Alternates within range: New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (10,000 ft, 29 km) · Lakefront Airport (6,879 ft, 23 km) · Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport (5,151 ft, 32 km) · Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (6,502 ft, 61 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)
Those 2h 05m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Guide pricing on New Orleans–Chicago is published clearly: US$21,000 – US$57,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from New Orleans to Chicago.
Demand on New Orleans–Chicago comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$21,000 – US$57,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 05m gate to gate over 1,349 km (838 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day New Orleans–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.
Of course: Chicago to New Orleans runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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