Charter Chicago to Knoxville privately from US$10,000, about 1h 28m in the air. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Chicago (ORD) to Knoxville (TYS), and from Knoxville (TYS) back to Chicago (ORD).
The straight-line distance between Chicago and Knoxville is about 765 km (475 miles), or 413 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$28,000 for a one-way charter between Chicago and Knoxville, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 28m | 1h 19m – 1h 37m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 23m | 1h 15m – 1h 31m | US$14,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 28m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 25m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 23m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 23m | US$14,000 – US$19,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 21m | US$15,500 – US$21,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 17m | US$17,000 – US$23,500 | 6-8 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Chicago and Knoxville? 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:
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.
Knoxville, United States: McGhee Tyson Airport, Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport, Western Carolina Regional Airport, McMinn County Airport, Rockwood Municipal Airport and Morristown Regional Airport.
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | McGhee Tyson Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KORD / ORD | KTYS / TYS |
| Longest hard runway | 13,000 ft | 10,000 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 680 ft | 981 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: 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) · Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (5,506 ft, 42 km) · Western Carolina Regional Airport (5,500 ft, 69 km) · McMinn County Airport (6,450 ft, 69 km) · Rockwood Municipal Airport (5,000 ft, 64 km)
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Chicago–Knoxville quote requests within 60 minutes.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 1h 28m to your destination. That's the full journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Chicago–Knoxville is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$10,000 – US$28,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 28m in the air over 765 km (475 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Chicago–Knoxville charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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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