Private charter between Chicago and Ottawa starts at US$12,000 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa (YOW) and Ottawa to Chicago — timed and priced alike.
Chicago and Ottawa lie approximately 1,051 km apart (653 mi / 567 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Chicago–Ottawa spans US$12,000 – US$35,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 43m | 1h 33m – 1h 53m | US$25,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 43m | US$25,000 – US$35,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 42m | US$27,500 – US$38,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 38m | US$30,000 – US$42,000 | 8-10 |
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.
Every Chicago–Ottawa quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs across the regions you cross, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
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.
Ottawa, Canada: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and Ottawa / Gatineau Airport.
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KORD / ORD | CYOW / YOW |
| Longest hard runway | 13,000 ft | 10,000 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 680 ft | 374 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Chicago to Ottawa can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Chicago O'Hare International Airport has 13,000 ft and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport 10,000 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 1,051 km.
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) · Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (6,000 ft, 24 km) · Ottawa / Carp Airport (3,937 ft, 28 km) · Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport (4,000 ft, 47 km) · Arnprior Airport (3,955 ft, 55 km)
We publish the price band (US$12,000 – US$35,000) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Travel Chicago–Ottawa with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
The Chicago to Ottawa route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$12,000 – US$35,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 43m gate to gate across the 1,051 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Chicago–Ottawa 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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